EMT Instructor

American Medical Response (AMR)

Syracuse, NY

Instructor

$28/hr. starting rate

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Instructor functions as an Instructor for identified courses and cohorts and coordinates programs as assigned. Instructs in all levels of EMS education: courses in the NYS DOH Education Standards framework, refresher education, and standardized specialty courses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and revises course content and curriculum as assignedincluding:objectives, lesson plans, syllabi, evaluation process, and educational tools and ensures that materials meet the NYSDOH EMSEducation Standards.

• Ensures that curriculaiscurrent according to NYS DOH standards and current evidence informed practice.

• Designs curriculum across a variety of platforms: traditional face-to-face format; hybrid delivery; and online courses.

• Developscourse materials and posts to course onlineplatforminidentifiedtimeframeasappropriate.

• Coordinates program courses as assigned. Includes the planning, implementation, and evaluation process per Program procedures.

• Presents content for each course as mutually established with the Operations Manager and/or Clinical Education Specialist

• Coordinates labs as assigned.

• Serves as a lab instructor as assigned.

• Maintainsaccuraterecords and files of courses, students, and programs.

• Evaluates student progress periodically, consults with the Operations Manager and/or Clinical Education Specialist Documents problems as they arise.

• Evaluates students in all three domains (cognitive, psychomotor, and affective) and provides feedback to students on a frequent basis.

• Participates in the item development, revision, and analysis process to meet accreditation standards.

• Reviews student evaluation forms and student patient care reports as requested and provides students with appropriate feedback.

• Supervises students in the clinical areas as scheduled in conjunction with the Clinical Coordinator, asappropriate.

• Provideslimitedamount of tutoring as requested.

• Maintains examination security throughmonitoringall exams and securing evaluation tools under lock and key (or electronic equivalent).

• Remains current with State and local EMS and accreditation requirements, policies, and procedures.

• Maintains Instructor status for standardized courses as mutually agreed upon.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Licensing/Certification:

• Associate's Degreepreferred

• NYS BLS Instructor preferred

• NYS ACLS Instructor preferred

• PHTLS or ITLS Instructor preferred

• PALS instructor preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years' progressive experience in a field/clinical setting as a Paramedic preferred, EMT-B or EMT-Arequired.

• Documented teaching experience

• EMS educational program development to include learner-centered lessonsin accordance withstate certification and/or re-certification curricula and evaluation systems preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Musthave strong organizational skills

• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skillsrequired.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:Requires prolonged sitting,liftingand bending,stoopingand stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient tooperatea keyboard, photocopier, telephone,calculatorand other office equipment. Requiresnormalrange of hearingand eyesight to record, prepare and communicateappropriate reports. Work is performed in a variety of settings to includefield;emergencydepartmentand officeenvironment. Work may be stressful at times.