EMS Instructor

Definition/Scope:

Responsible for developing and instructing Driver Training Academy’s, EMT-Basic Training Academy’s, EMT Advanced Training Academy’s, EMT-Paramedic Training Academy’s and EMT-Paramedic Ventilator & Critical Care Training Academy’s.

Reports To:

· SE Region Training Manager

Coordinates With:

· Local Operations Staff

· FTOs

· DQA/QA/QI

· Regional President

· Vice President of People Learning & Development

Specific Duties:

· Responsible for developing and instructing Driver Training Academy programs.

· Responsible for developing and instructing EMT-Basic Training Academy programs.

· Responsible for developing and instructing EMT-Advanced Training Academy programs.

· Responsible for developing and instructing EMT-Paramedic Training Academy programs.

· Responsible for developing and instructing EMT-Paramedic Ventilator Training Academy

programs.

· Responsible for developing and instructing EMT-Paramedic Critical Care Training Academy

programs.

· Responsible for developing, scheduling, monitoring and ensuring high quality field precepting

program for Academy students with field ambulance crews.

· Responsible for developing, scheduling, monitoring and ensuring high quality clinical site

precepting program for Academy students with hospital staff.

· Demonstrates complete knowledge, understanding and compliance of company policies and

procedures.

· Ensure security of buildings, vehicles, equipment, medications and all other company property.

· Ensures the security of all company computer systems by adhering to security procedures and

utilizing appropriate passwords policies.

· Adheres to Universal Precautions/Body Substance Isolation when dealing with patient contacts.

Is familiar with and practices the Infection Control policies and procedures of the company.

· Accepts responsibility for recertification as a Paramedic and for other required license’s and

certifications as required by company, local, regional, and state policies, regulations or laws.

· Maintains security and privacy of all confidential and proprietary company information at all

times in accordance with company policy.

· Always maintains security and privacy of all company and patient information in accordance

HIPPA and all other local, state and federal regulations.

· Acts at all times with his/her personal safety in mind, as well as the safety of others.

· Reports to assigned shifts on time, properly groomed in uniform and on time unless the proper

notification has been made. Remains on duty and in proper uniform until properly relieved.

· At all times sets an example of professionalism and leadership for others to follow.

· Assures all company goals, objectives and procedures are followed on a daily basis.

· Performs other duties as directed by management.

Minimum Requirements:

· All EMT requirements.

· Currently licensed Paramedic.

· Must have strong problem-solving skills.

· Must have ability to mentor and supervise staff.

· Must be knowledgeable in medical terminology.

· Must have solid verbal and written communications skills.

· Must be proficient in ambulance patient care field documentation.

· Must have education and/or experience in adult education and training.

· Must have excellent administrative skills and be very detailed orientated.

· Must have strong project management, time management, and leadership skills.

· Must have ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

· Must have ability to work independently on a broad variety of projects.

· Must be punctual and able to meet deadlines as assigned.

· Must be proficient with all Microsoft Office software packages.

· Minimum of four years’ experience emergency medical services training experience.

· Must have certification as EMT and Paramedic Instructor in appropriate states.

(Must Obtain All Within One Year of Hire)

· Must have instructor certification for CPR, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, BTLS, CEVO

(Must Obtain All Within One Year of Hire)

· Associate or bachelor’s degree in education or emergency medical services preferred.

Physical Requirements:

· All EMT requirements.

· The ability to reach, push and pull.

· The ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.

· The ability to complete all job duties during any and all hours of the day and night.

· The ability to use mouse or keyboard to input data into computer over long periods of time.

· The ability to view graphic and text data on multiple computer screens for long periods of time.