EMS Instructor (Advanced) - M.I.C.U.-Education - PT - Varied

Position Overview

SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job): Plans, coordinates, and presents programs to meet the assessed learning needs of healthcare providers, patients, and community as applicable. Serves as a team member and evaluates the results of courses including ACLS, PALS, PHTLS Advanced, telecommunications, GEMS Advanced, PEPP Advanced, or any other advanced level course or program offered by Capital Health. Supports the creation of a learning environment by demonstrating effective teaching skills.

About the Role

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Responsibilities

• Counsels, trains, and educates emergency and non-emergency medical personnel and lay public on advanced life support techniques and other related topics.
• Maintains attendance records of all assigned programs.
• Maintains instructorships by recognized national or state agencies.
• Participates in discussions and studies to identify educational needs.
• Provides ample availability and teaches throughout the year while adhering to prescribed course minimums.
• Integrates information regarding evidence based practice and Capital Health standards in educational activities.
• Identifies learning needs that are consistent with strategic initiatives.
• Considers results of course evaluations in modifying or maintaining teaching methodology.
• Uses effective communication to promote a positive learning environment.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional methods and strategies.
• Participates in developing, updating, and maintaining educational materials.
• Applies principles of adult learning theory to facilitate learning.
• Uses appropriate equipment, media, and resources as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned and possesses a willingness to adapt to changing department needs.
• Maintains active clinical provider experience and actively seeks to improve instructional skills and knowledge.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (Associates preferred).
• MICP or RN required (MICN preferred).
• Experience: Minimum 3 years active clinical provider experience and 1 year active advanced level instruction.

Qualifications

• AHA ACLS Instructor, AHA BLS Instructor, AHA PALS, AHA PALS Instructor, ICS-100, ICS-200, NIMS, NIMS-700.
• Intermediate level computer skills.
• Comfortable with the use and set-up of various types of presentation and audio visual equipment and software.
• Working knowledge of patient simulators and skill trainer manikins.
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical and didactic instructional skills.
• Special Training: National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE) Instructor class - Level 1, NJ EMT Instructor credentials preferred but required to be obtained within 2 years of employment. NAEMT instructor credentials preferred but required to be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Excellent communication and customer service skills. Must be comfortable making presentations to large groups of people as well as skilled at facilitating small group discussions.

Skills

• Advanced clinical skills and instruction.
• Intermediate level computer skills.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Facilitating small group discussions.
• Using appropriate equipment, media, and resources as required.
• Adult learning theory.

Benefits

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.