EMS Paramedic Workforce Trainer, Part Time

About the role

This position is an entry point for the pool of qualified applicants to be selected for anticipated part-time temporary positions working under the guidance of the Texas State Technical College Corporate College. Instructors may be required to develop customized training curriculum and/or provide instruction for workforce development and industrial training clients.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students and members of the community.
• Develop curriculum for a variety of educational projects including but not limited to continuing education, apprenticeships, contract and industrial training, and other special training projects, as well as international programs.
• Deliver instruction for a variety of educational projects including but not limited to continuing education, apprenticeships, contract and industrial training, and other special training projects, as well as international programs.
• Complete documentation including grades, as required by the supervisor.
• Train and direct students on proper emergency procedures to include: suctioning, oxygen therapy, airway management, traction, splinting, bandaging, etc.
• Demonstrate procedures including but not limited to: CPR instruction for infants and adults, spinal immobilization, vital signs, patient assessment, etc.
• Direct students in the proper procedure 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 defibrillator.
• Provide information in 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 to maintain current working knowledge.
• Direct and/or evaluate students through skills practice in the proper procedures for safe and effective use of EMS equipment and simulation manikins.
• 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 on proper activation of emergency response systems.
• Train and direct students in proper assessment techniques to include: medical assessment, trauma assessment, pediatric and geriatric assessment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Two years of experience as a Paramedic functioning on an emergency response ambulance.
• Paramedic certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
• Knowledge of EMS practices, laboratory safety practices, emergency procedures, pre-hospital practices, and proper assessment techniques.
• Skill to demonstrate use and maintenance of equipment in a safe and correct manner.
• Teaching and testing skills, ability to deliver instructional presentations, and ability to prepare EMS lab.
• Physical ability to perform medium work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Skills

• Expertise in Emergency Medicine and Basic and Advanced Life Support Skills.
• Communication Skills and 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.

Qualifications

• AAS Degree (recommended).
• EMS Instructor Certification (recommended).
• BLS Instructor, ACLS Instructor, PALS Instructor, PHTLS Instructor (recommended).
• NREMT Paramedic (recommended).
• Clinical Coordinator experience (recommended).
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience will be considered.