Lead Paramedic Instructor
Company: Clarkson University
Location: Potsdam
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Job Title: Lead Paramedic Instructor
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: EMS Education
Title of Manager/Supervisor: EMS Education Program Director
Number of Employees Reporting to this Position: 0
Range: $60,000- $65,000 based on experience
Position Summary:
The Clarkson EMS Education Program must have a lead instructor who
by training and experience is qualified to provide medical and
administrative instruction to each paramedic cohort that will be
participating in the curriculum.
General Purpose:
Within the Clarkson EMS Education program, provide instruction and
support to faculty, staff, and students for the purposes of
training and educating basic, intermediate and advanced-level
emergency medicine courses (i.e., BLS, ACLS, AMLS, PALS, PEPP,
PHTLS). Instruction and support includes but is not limited to: the
design, development, selection, adaption, maintenance, and
knowledge of current classroom/online assessment, curriculum and
presentation for all programmatic-related elements.
Position Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the operation of and/or serve as the lead Instructor
for Paramedic programs; ALS EMS Refresher programs, American Heart
Association, and other nationally recognized course(s) as
assigned.
- Consult and collaborate with faculty, staff and external
agencies regarding instructional needs and the application of
instructional design and tools in the delivery of instruction.
Evaluate/assess student skills.
- Provide consulting and instructional services for lab, program,
center, and/or classroom.
- Provide the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of EMS
with the necessary materials for students successfully completing
courses required for state examinations.
- Respond to all questions/inquiries in a timely and effective
manner. Includes but not limited to applicants, course
participants, faculty, and external
customers/sources/agencies.
- Assist the Clarkson EMS program Director, Medical Director and
Clinical Coordinator in coordinating the efforts of hospitals and
EMS agencies serving as affiliates to Clarkson in the Paramedic and
EMT Programs.
Design and Create Instructional Materials
- Design, develop and evaluate instructional materials. Evaluate
the instructional effectiveness of the strategies and educational
approaches used.
- Develop, prepare, assemble, and distribute handouts/materials
for course participants. Update/edit as necessary.
- Ensure current emergency medicine standards of care,
literature, and current practices are maintained/utilized.
Facilities/Technology Management
- Manage instructional support facility (i.e., lab, center, and
classroom).
- Administer, operate, and manage courseware management
system.
- Support the application of technology within the teaching
facility.
- Operate and maintain complex equipment, requiring specialized
knowledge or skills.
- Assure facilities are following federal and state
regulations.
Operational Management
- Oversee and administer course fees and student payments.
Monitorcourse enrollments and budget adjustments based on
enrollments. Analyze, monitor, and report financial data,
information, and reports. May provide guidance regarding teaching
materials and presentations.
- Oversee, manage, and maintain approval and data for EMS
Continuing Education Programs, student applications/participation
and general course information.
- Develop, prepare, and monitor course budgets, expenditures, and
processes; generate financial reports for administrative
review.
- Evaluate and implement changes to Clarkson EMS educational
programs to support the mission, strategic plan and financial
integrity in accordance with overall departmental
objectives.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take
reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to
prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore
required to adhere to the University's Health, Safety, and
Environmental Policy & Procedures.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the
general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to
this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an
exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and
qualifications required of personnel so classified
Essential Skills:
- Intermediate experience Microsoft Office Suite to include Word,
Excel, PowerPoint
- Proven track record of ability to handle difficult
conversations/situations.
- Experience using PeopleSoft.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Resourceful with ability to problem solve and work
independently.
- Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of
individuals including students, parents, faculty, and staff of the
University.
- Ability to execute tasks in a busy academic
environment.
- Demonstrated flexibility with evidence of successfully working
in a team environment.
- Manage confidential information.
- Positive attitude
- Planning and time management skills and be able to prioritize
tasks in a busy academic environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Education:
Baccalaureate Degree in related discipline required (i.e.,
Nursing,
Education, Criminal Justice, Fire Science) or an equivalent
combination of
education and experience.
Experience requirement:
- Minimum one (1) year experience performing direct patient care
as a Certified Paramedic or Registered Nurse (critical care nursing
experience preferred).
- Previous experience providing student instruction, adult
medical teaching/training, or serving as a preceptor within a
clinical position.
- Current knowledge of emergency medicine standards of care,
literature, and current practices.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines, conduct follow-up and
multi-task within a changing environment, under minimal
supervision.
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with
patients/families, professional health care staff, and
interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and
verbal communications/interactions.
- Working knowledge of computer software applications such as
Microsoft Office.
Certifications/Licensure requirements:
Instructor level required within nine (9) months of hire for the
following:
- New York State's Bureau of EMS Certified Instructor Coordinator
(CIC) certification.
- New York Paramedic
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Advanced Medical Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals
- PHTLS Prehospital Trauma Life Support
Desired Qualifications:
- Three (3) years' experience performing direct patient care as a
Certified Paramedic or Registered Nurse (critical care nursing
experience preferred).
- EMS Instructor/Evaluator certification
Physical Demands:
The physical demands characteristics described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, bend and stoop.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15-20
pounds.
- Sitting for extended periods of time is common.
- Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for normal
conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or
inspect documents.
- Occasional move about the office to access files or office
equipment, operate a computer and other office productivity
machinery, such as a calculator, hand held devices, copy machine,
and computer printer
- Good manual dexterity for use of the common office equipment
such as computer terminals, calculators, copiers, and FAX
machines
- Other demands as required by specific position.
Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks
and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with
disabilities.
All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully
passing a background check (including, but not limited to,
employment verification, educational and other credential
verification, and criminal records).
Keywords: Clarkson University, Albany , Lead Paramedic Instructor, Education / Teaching , Potsdam, New York
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