Instructor/Paramedic in Longmont, CO

Company: Global Medical Response, Inc.
Location: Longmont
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

SUMMARY: Under the guidance of the Operations Manager, the Paramedic Instructor is responsible for developing and delivering high quality educational courses to both AMR Employees, and outside agencies. The primary function of the Instructor is to educate, evaluate, motivate, and mentor Paramedics and EMT’s, specific to AMR, County, and State standards. Responsible for performing routine administrative tasks within the Clinical Education Services department as required.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop education process to include course objectives, examinations and manuals for use as lesson plans. 

Coordinate and conduct continuing education courses to include IV certification, ACLS/PALS/CPR/ITLS certification courses, CPR/AED, and monthly continuing education courses. 

Select or develop teaching aids such as textbooks, training manuals, demonstration models, multi-media visual aids and computer tutorials 

Monitor progress of students during clinical and internship phases of the educational program 

Utilize internal and external personnel and resources to conduct the courses. 

Confer with operation management, field personnel and healthcare providers to maintain current knowledge of clinical demands and work expectations 

Serve as a clinical resource for AMR employees and external agencies. 

Track course offerings, attendance, and student feedback. 

Develop, schedule, and present monthly continuing education programs pertinent to field education needs.

Non-Essential Duties:

Perform other duties required.

Adhere to all company policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of three years’ experience as a paramedic.

Must possess the following certifications: Driver’s License, Colorado Paramedic License, CPR, and ACLS.  Must obtain PALS and ITLS certifications within 3 months of hire.

Driving record in compliance with AMR’s Driver Qualification Standards.

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work independently and as a team member, employ discretion and confidentiality in sensitive areas, read, interpret, and follow instructions.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Proficient in MS Office suite, particularly PowerPoint.

Commitment to regular participation with new hire academies and continuing education courses.

Experience in performing, evaluating, instructing, and coaching all aspects of the delivery of pre-hospital care.

 Preferred:

Advanced education.

Physical Requirements:

Occasionally:  Smelling. 

Frequently:     Lifting 200 lbs., kneeling, stooping, bending, leaning, flexibility,  multiple physical activities performed at the same time  (carrying multiple equipment while pushing on pram). 

Constantly:     Hearing/listening, clear speech, simple touching, walking  inside and outside), pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, driving ambulance, seeing.

Stress Factors:

Occasionally:  Hazards, fatigue, patient care. 

Frequently:     Busy environment, repetitive tasks, high pressure, intense tasks.

Working Environment:

Occasionally:  Extended days/hours. 

Constantly:     Works alone, with and around others, face-to-face and verbal contact, inside and in the field.

Mental Requirements:

Occasionally:  Math skills (simple). 

Frequently:     Judgment, reasoning, analyzing. 

Constantly:     Decision making, clerical, memorization, perception/computation, problem solving.

Equipment Used:

Occasionally:  Stapler, 3 hole punch, sharpener, calculator, wheelchair, medications, monitor/defibrillator, suction equipment, airway equipment, telephone, vacuum cleaner, cleaning equipment, protective devices, protective clothing. 

Frequently:      Telephone, copier, pager, IV Supplies, bandaging, disposable supplies, durable equipment. 

Constantly:     Terminal/computer, keyboard, PowerPoint projector, gurney, maps, pager, trauma bag/box, EMS training resources/equipment & supplies.

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Disabled

The Company offers benefit eligible employees medical, dental and vision coverage as well as Paid Time Off, disability plans, paid holidays and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Salary:  $25.00

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