Emergency Medical Services - Instructor

Job Description

TSTC faculty deliver approved curriculum, content, and assessments in an applied learning environment. Responsibilities include facilitation of activities and discussions that engage a range of learning styles with targeted guidance and mentorship to students. Faculty will also interpret and administer assessments, and offer constructive feedback to support student growth and learning outcomes. A key part of the role is to integrate technology effectively to enrich the educational experiences. Faculty act as ambassadors for their programs and TSTC.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high quality instruction and facilitate the learning of students.
• Develop appropriate course syllabi and instructional plans, and organize daily classes utilizing a variety of creative/innovative techniques.
• Interpret and administer assessments, and offer constructive feedback to support student growth and learning outcomes.
• Facilitate the learning of students by understanding and empathizing with student experiences, providing personalized guidance and support, and articulating ideas clearly and fostering open communication.
• Create and utilize assessments to provide constructive feedback and guide learning.
• Continually evaluate and improve teaching strategies.
• Effectively use technology to enhance learning experiences.

Requirements

• Knowledge of EMS practices.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Knowledge of pre-hospital practices.
• Knowledge of proper assessment techniques.
• Ability 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 an EMS lab for instructional practices.
• Ability to train and direct students.
• Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort: Medium Work.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field or approved alternate certification/training.
• Three years of experience as a Paramedic functioning on an emergency response ambulance.
• Maintain a flexible schedule, including availability for evening, weekend, or summer assignment, as appropriate.

Skills, Knowledge, And Certifications Or Licenses

• Knowledge of EMS practices.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Knowledge of pre-hospital practices.
• Knowledge of proper assessment techniques.
• Ability 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 an EMS lab for instructional practices.
• Ability to train and direct students.
• Preferred prior teaching experience.
• Preferred: EMS Instructor Certification, BLS Instructor, ACLS Instructor, PALS Instructor, PHTLS Instructor, NREMT Paramedic.
• 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.
• Train students on the proper procedures 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 defibrillation.
• 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.
• 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 in proper activation of emergency response systems.
• Train and direct students in proper assessment techniques to include: medical assessment, trauma assessment, pediatric and geriatric assessment.

Benefits

You will enjoy the stability of the State of Texas’ comprehensive health and retirement benefits, competitive wages, State of Texas employee discounts, and much, much more.

Pay

Competitive wages.

Schedule

A flexible schedule, including availability for evening, weekend, or summer assignment, as appropriate.

Additional Details

For more details, follow the links below: TSTC Benefits, TSTC Retirement Plans, Employee Discount Program, Job Description.

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.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position. After you complete your application, please send your transcripts to faculty.qualifications@tstc.edu.