Paramedic Instructor - Superior Air-Ground Ambulance

The Educator position is responsible for conducting EMS Initial Education, Continuing Education, and/or AHA/NAEMT courses consistent with established local, federal, state, and accrediting guidelines. This position develops and implements lesson plans for specific courses and is responsible for documenting and validating successful student course completion and recommending remedial action as necessary to support individual and Program goals.

To perform the job successfully, strong attention to detail is a requisite; an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

1. Read, comprehend, and enforce company policy and procedure as identified in the student handbook
2. Immediately notify the Director of Education when a student or guest has violated policy, including Code of Conduct
3. Provide educational instruction in assigned subjects using approved methods consistent with National Standards and State guidelines.
4. Conduct student assessment and testing, educational/vocational goal setting and provide options for tutoring and counseling
5. Identify and provide appropriate educational instruction, measure student educational improvements through pre/post educational testing
6. On a weekly basis, monitor attendance and document absences in electronic attendance file
7. Assist with the collection of required student documentation
8. Complete student progress reports at 25, 50, and 75% completion of the program and provide constructive feedback to the students on their progress.
9. Submit final gradebook no later than 48 hours after course completion
10. Provide ample notice to the Education Manager of all support services needed (i.e., SME instruction, lab assistance, equipment needs, etc.)
11. Notify the Director of Education when a student is placed on academic probation or who has dropped from a course. Provide appropriate documentation within established timeline requirements
12. Ensure lab and clinical paperwork is complete, thorough, and accurate with valid preceptor signatures
13. Follow program guidelines for lab, clinical, Capstone phases (Paramedic Educators)
14. Keep classroom and workspace(s) clean and organized. Ensure workspaces have been cleaned daily
15. Monitor and ensure adequate supply of books and materials, and requisitions inventory as necessary
16. Conducts and participates in public relations activities to include distribution of marketing material for the purpose of enhancing public awareness of company educational services and generate referrals
17. Regularly participate in staff meetings, seminars, workshops, staff development training activities, and other activities that improve the educational experience at the company
18. Confirm all students’ documents have been uploaded to their student folder and complete the Student File Checklist at the completion of each initial education course

Other Functions:           

1. Supports the Mission, Value, and Vision of the Company. Demonstrates personal commitment through active involvement in the performance improvement process
2. Exhibits excellent customer service skills and behaviors toward internal and external customers and co-workers. Promotes positive public relations with local, State, and federal authorities, physicians, educators, and guests
3. Supports and adheres to the Company’s core values and completes all required compliance standards that may be department specific and/or identified by the Company
4. Adheres to FERPA requirements and maintains confidentiality of student information. Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary company information and data
5. Supports, cooperates with, and demonstrates safe work practices and attitudes, follows safety rules- including universal precautions- reports and prevents/corrects unsafe conditions and behaviors.
6. Supports and participates in a collaborative team-oriented environment- cooperates and works together with all co-workers, plans, and completes job duties, uses appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations and follows up as appropriate regarding reported complaints, problems, and/or concerns
7. Maintains current licensure, registration and/or certification, as applicable

1. Education/Training: Requires a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED. Higher-level educational coursework, associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred
2. Work Experience: Requires a minimum of three (3) years field experience in the level of initial EMS education being taught. Previous experience in AHA instruction is also preferred.
3. Contacts and Communications: Must be socially sensitive and have well-established interpersonal skills to remain objective and cooperative in interacting with individuals with varied backgrounds, skills, and abilities. Requires the ability to effectively present information to a wide audience. Requires the ability to communicate effectively with faculty, management, and community groups
4. Analytical Demands: Ensure program minimums are being met through validation of clinical/lab competencies. Writing formative quizzes using appropriate Bloom levels. Work with the lead instructor to write summative exams and review high-stakes exam results.
5. Computer Skills: Basic keyboarding and demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) is required. Software knowledge of Platinum Education and FISDAP preferred.
6. Certification, Licensure, Registration: Must possess a current, valid EMS license at the level of licensure being taught in the classroom. Must also possess a current, valid I/C license for level of class being taught. For EMR/EMT instructors, AHA BLS Instructor is required. For paramedic instructors, AHA ACLS, BLS, and PALS is required.
7. Other Qualifications: Requires the ability to report to work on-time and prepared to provide professional educational activities. Requires the ability to work a flexible schedule including off-shift hours, weekends, and other as assigned.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is consistently required to sit; use hands, fingers, handle, feel; and talk, hear & see.  The employee is frequently required to sit.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.  The employee is occasionally required to work under high pressure.  Lifting requirements of a minimum of 35 lbs.