What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedicine Lab Instructor position at Oklahoma State University?
Campus
OSU-Oklahoma City
Contact Name & Email
Frank Strange, frank.strange@okstate.edu
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.
Appointment Length
6 months or less
Hiring Range
$32.00 - $32.00 Hourly
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.
About This Position
To serve as a clinical instructor for the Paramedicine degree program. Responsible for meeting with students at clinical sites and providing continuous on-site instruction for EMT and paramedic students.
Required Qualifications
Working Conditions
OSU-Oklahoma City
Contact Name & Email
Frank Strange, frank.strange@okstate.edu
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.
Appointment Length
6 months or less
Hiring Range
$32.00 - $32.00 Hourly
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.
About This Position
To serve as a clinical instructor for the Paramedicine degree program. Responsible for meeting with students at clinical sites and providing continuous on-site instruction for EMT and paramedic students.
Required Qualifications
- High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
- Minimum of one year field experience with an EMS agency as a paramedic.
- Current National Registry of EMTs certification as a Paramedic.
- Current Oklahoma Paramedic license.
- AHA BLS Provider (or equivalent training approved by the paramedicine program).
- AHA ACLS Provider (paramedic only) (or equivalent training approved by the paramedicine program).
- AHA PALS/PEPP Provider (paramedic only) (or equivalent training approved by the paramedicine program).
- Ability to educate and assist students with learning of the various skills necessary for Paramedicine education.
- Ability to evaluate student performance.
- Ability to conduct formative and summative assessment of student learning.
- Ability to create and maintain a positive learning environment, displaying and requiring professionalism in all clinical activities.
- Ability to work collaboratively with EMS agency representatives on meeting program goals and learning outcomes.
- Ability to multitask and coordinate multiple students in the clinical setting.
- Ability to adapt and apply laboratory methods, practices and techniques.
- Ability to follow health and safety procedures and regulations.
- Ability to work with minimal direct supervision.
- Communication skills – Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English. Requires interaction with supervisors, colleagues, students, using tact, discretion, and independent judgment.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate diplomatically, clearly, and effectively, both verbally and in writing to exchange information, give/receive instructions and respond to inquiries appropriately with all students, faculty, staff and community partners.
- High degree of initiative to work independently and also collaborate in a team environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of office technologies including but not limited to: office computers, fax machines, scanners, internet, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
- Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.
- Associate's
- Previous teaching experience or field training.
- Experience in education technology, simulation technology, or related area.
- Familiarity with Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, and Paramedic registry skill and practices.
- Previous teaching experience or field training.
- Experience in education technology, simulation technology, or related area.
- Familiarity with Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, and Paramedic registry skill and practices.
- Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
- Associate’s degree.
- AHA BLS Instructor.
- AHA ACLS Instructor.
- AHA PALS/PEPP Instructor.
- PHTLS Provider.
- Participates in the instruction of EMT and Paramedic lab courses.
- Function under the direction of the Paramedicine Program Director.
- Prepare lab for classes, help dismantle and clean up after lab activities.
- Demonstrates the safe and proper use of lab equipment and hazardous or bio hazardous materials.
- Provide leadership and positive role modeling for students.
- Attend annual program meeting.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions
- Office and laboratory environment
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends in an often times busy and noisy environment.
- Work will be performed in an office and classroom environment with a significant amount of public contact, in person, by telephone and via email.
- Instructor will perform duties inside structures or in laboratory simulations.
- Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting up to 75 lbs. unassisted, bending, standing, climbing or walking. Any items weighting more than 45 lbs. must be team lifted per OSU safety regulations.
- Must be able to handle and safely dispose of solutions and any hazardous materials wearing appropriate PPE.
Salary : $32