EMS Kaiser Lead Instructor - Located in Livermore, CA

Located in Livermore, CA

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Job title: EMS Kaiser Lead Instructor

Supervisor: Director of Learning Administration

Status: Full-Time

Salary Range: $107,000/annual

Job Summary: Functions as Lead Instructor for Kaiser American Heart Association Courses. Instructor Certification at all levels of AHA education: courses in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Responsibilities:

• Ensures that curricula is current according to national American Heart Association standards and current evidence informed practice
• Coordinates Program courses as assigned.
• Provides supervision of skill labs and serves as a lab instructor as needed.
• Maintains accurate records and files of courses, students, and programs.
• Evaluates student progress periodically and provides feedback and counseling on a regular basis. Documents problems as they arise.
• Ensures that students are effectively evaluated in accordance with the AHA standards
• Provides limited amount of tutoring as requested.
• Teaches in other education programs as requested.
• Maintains examination security through monitoring all exams and securing evaluation tools under lock and key (or electronic equivalent).
• Remains current with: State and local EMS requirements; accreditation requirements; policies, and procedures.
• Maintains Instructor status for standardized courses as mutually agreed upon.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships within the organization based on experience and feedback obtained during the year.
• Utilizes tact and appropriate problem-solving process when dealing with issues identified.
• Relays concern(s) and initiates problem solving in a timely manner.
• Interact positively with staff members, agency personnel, and students.
• Serves as an ambassador for all programs.
• Uses discretion and maintains confidentiality regarding patient and agency personnel information.
• Executes job duties to achieve optimal productivity and efficiency.
• Demonstrates an appreciation of cost factors in the routine performance of duties; maximizes cost efficiency; implements resource management strategies.
• Participates in the maintenance of Program equipment and supplies.
• Responds and adapts to changing expectations and reprioritizes as necessary to expedite Program needs.
• Assumes responsibility for effectively addressing issues and solving problems.
• Demonstrates good judgment in handling situations not covered by written or verbal instructions.
• Cooperates with intradepartmental problem identification and solutions.
• Ability to develop and deliver educational presentations applying principles of adult learning.
• Ability to develop products across a variety of platforms: traditional delivery, use of learning management systems, and webinars.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with other employees, supervisors and external parties.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged information gained as result of job functions.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain long-term customer relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations.
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Associate degree preferred
• AHA BLS Instructor*
• AHA ACLS Instructor*
• PHTLS or ITLS Instructor *
• Instructor of either PALS or PEPP or EPC *
• Completion of an approved Instructor course*, specifics as required by local governing authority
• Required within 3 months of hire
• Minimum 2 years progressive experience in a field/clinical setting as Paramedic or emergency nurse
• Documented AHA teaching experience preferred
• Experience in supervision of instructional staff preferred.
• Licensure/certification: Certified Paramedic or Licensed Registered Nurse
• NREMT certification preferred
• Current certification/licensure in the Program state
  
  

Physical demands/working conditions: Requires prolonged sitting, lifting and bending, stooping and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Requires normal hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports. Work is performed in a variety of settings to include field, emergency department and office environment. Work may be stressful at times.

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