EMS Paramedic Workforce Trainer, Part Time

Job Title

Paramedic Instructor

Job Description

This position is an entry point for the pool of qualified applicants to be selected for anticipated part-time temporary positions working under the guidance of the Texas State Technical College Corporate College. Instructors may be required to develop customized training curriculum and/or provide instruction for workforce development and industrial training clients.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students, and members of the community.
• Develop curriculum for a variety of educational projects including but not limited to continuing education, apprenticeships, contract and industrial training, and other special training projects, as well as international programs.
• Deliver instruction for a variety of educational projects including but not limited to continuing education, apprenticeships, contract and industrial training, and other special training projects, as well as international programs.
• Complete documentation including grades, etc., as required by the supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills

• Two years of experience as a Paramedic functioning on an emergency response ambulance required
• Paramedic certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services
• Knowledge of EMS practices
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices
• Knowledge of emergency procedures
• Knowledge of pre-hospital practices
• Knowledge of proper assessment techniques
• Skill to demonstrate use and maintenance of equipment in a safe and correct manner
• Teaching and testing skills
• Ability to deliver instructional presentations
• Ability to prepare EMS lab
• Ability to train and direct students
• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects
• Expertise in Emergency Medicine
• Expertise in Basic and Advanced Life Support Skills
• Communication Skills
• Teaching Ability
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Empathy and Compassion
• Patience and Resilience
• Continuous learning through evidence based practice
• Ethical and Professional Conduct
• Train and direct students on proper emergency procedures to include: suctioning, oxygen therapy, airway management, traction, splinting, bandaging, etc.
• Demonstrate procedures including but not limited to: CPR instruction for infants and adults, spinal immobilization, vital signs, patient assessment, etc.
• Direct students in the proper procedure for medical administration such as: metered dose inhalers, epi pens, sublingual intramuscular injection, subcutaneous injection, endotracheal, cardioversion, code management, and defibrillation
• Train students on the proper procedures for ECG Recognition, such as: endotracheal intubation for adult and infant, esophageal intubation, intraosseous infusion, intravenous catheter insertion, external cardiac pacing, pneumatic anti-shock trousers, and automatic external defibrillator
• Provide information in the areas of expertise including but not limited to: hazardous materials, communications, ambulance operations, and multi-casualty incidents;
• Keep up to date with and revise course content and teaching methodology in order to maintain current working knowledge;
• Direct and/or evaluate students through skills practice in the proper procedures for safe and effective use of EMS equipment and simulation manikins;
• Prepare EMS lab sessions with the proper amount of materials and equipment necessary to effectively teach or evaluate EMS skills for each student;
• Maintain current working knowledge of pre-hospital practices and EMS education curriculum
• Train and direct students on proper CPR procedures to include: rescue breathing, opening of the airway, chest compressions, and AED operation while utilizing AHA approved training materials; train and direct students in BLS procedures and protocols
• Train and direct students on proper activation of emergency response systems
• Train and direct students in proper assessment techniques to include: medical assessment, trauma assessment, pediatric and geriatric assessment

Recommended Experience/Certifications

• AAS Degree
• EMS Instructor Certification
• BLS Instructor
• ACLS Instructor
• PALS Instructor
• PHTLS Instructor
• NREMT Paramedic
• Clinical Coordinator experience
• Equivalent combination of education, training and relevant professional experience will be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at TSTC.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.