Require EMS Lead Instructor in Livermore, CA

Job title: EMS Lead Instructor

Company: Rural Metro Fire

Job description: Job Description



Job title: EMS Lead Instructor



General summary of duties: Functions as Lead Instructor for identified courses and cohorts and coordinates programs as assigned. Instructs in all levels of EMS education: courses in the National EMS Education Standards framework, refresher education, and standardized specialty courses.



Supervisor: Program Manager



Duties include but are not limited to the following:



Job responsibilities and knowledge

• Develops and revises course content and curriculum as assigned including: objectives, lesson plans, syllabi, evaluation process, and educational tools and ensures that materials meet the National EMS Education Standards.


• Ensures that curricula is current according to national standards and current evidence informed practice


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


• Develops course materials and posts on course learning platform in identified time frame as appropriate.


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


• Presents an appropriate amount of lecture content for each course as mutually established with the Program Manager.


• 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 all three domains (cognitive, psychomotor, and affective) and feedback is provided to students on a frequent basis.


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


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


• Maintains contact with clinical affiliation sites and preceptors with each class in conjunction with the Clinical Coordinator as appropriate.


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


• 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; and policies, and procedures.


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

• Other duties as assigned.

• 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 concerns and initiates problem solving in a timely manner.


• Interacts 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.

• Associate degree required


• Bachelor?s 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 one year of hire and must remain current.

• Minimum 3 years progressive experience in a field/clinical setting as Paramedic or emergency nurse


• Documented teaching experience


• Experience in supervision of instructional staff preferred.


• EMS educational program development to include learner centered lessons in accordance with national/state certification/recertification curricula, and evaluation systems preferred

• NREMT certification preferred


• Current certification/licensure in the Program state

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