Paramedicine Lab Instructor

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. Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses 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). Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge 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. Preferred Qualifications 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. Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses: Associate’s degree. AHA BLS Instructor. AHA ACLS Instructor. AHA PALS/PEPP Instructor. PHTLS Provider. Essential Job Functions 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. The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. 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. Physical Requirements 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. The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oklahoma State University