EMS Kaiser Lead Instructor

      Job title: EMS Kaiser Lead Instructor        

Supervisor:  Director of Learning Administration

Status: Full-Time

Salary Range: $107,000/annual

Job Summary: Functions as Lead Instructor for Kaiser American Heart Association Courses.  Instructor Certification at all levels of AHA education: courses in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support  

Responsibilities:

• Ensures that curricula is current according to national American Heart Association standards and current evidence informed practice
• Coordinates Program courses as assigned.  
• Provides supervision of skill labs and serves as a lab instructor as needed.
• Maintains accurate records and files of courses, students, and programs.
• Evaluates student progress periodically and provides feedback and counseling on a regular basis.  Documents problems as they arise.
• Ensures that students are effectively evaluated in accordance with the AHA standards
• Provides limited amount of tutoring as requested.
• Teaches in other education programs as requested.
• Maintains examination security through monitoring all exams and securing evaluation tools under lock and key (or electronic equivalent).
• Remains current with: State and local EMS requirements; accreditation requirements; policies, and procedures.
• Maintains Instructor status for standardized courses as mutually agreed upon.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships within the organization based on experience and feedback obtained during the year.
• Utilizes tact and appropriate problem-solving process when dealing with issues identified.
• Relays concern(s) and initiates problem solving in a timely manner.
• Interact positively with staff members, agency personnel, and students.
• Serves as an ambassador for all programs.
• Uses discretion and maintains confidentiality regarding patient and agency personnel information.
• Executes job duties to achieve optimal productivity and efficiency.
• Demonstrates an appreciation of cost factors in the routine performance of duties; maximizes cost efficiency; implements resource management strategies.
• Participates in the maintenance of Program equipment and supplies.
• Responds and adapts to changing expectations and reprioritizes as necessary to expedite Program needs.
• Assumes responsibility for effectively addressing issues and solving problems.
• Demonstrates good judgment in handling situations not covered by written or verbal instructions.
• Cooperates with intradepartmental problem identification and solutions.
• Ability to develop and deliver educational presentations applying principles of adult learning.
• Ability to develop products across a variety of platforms: traditional delivery, use of learning management systems, and webinars.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with other employees, supervisors and external parties.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged information gained as result of job functions.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain long-term customer relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Associate degree preferred
• AHA BLS Instructor*
• AHA ACLS Instructor*
• PHTLS or ITLS Instructor *
• Instructor of either PALS or PEPP or EPC *
• Completion of an approved Instructor course*, specifics as required by local governing authority

*Required within 3 months of hire

• Minimum 2 years progressive experience in a field/clinical setting as Paramedic or emergency nurse
• Documented AHA teaching experience preferred
• Experience in supervision of instructional staff preferred.
• Licensure/certification: Certified Paramedic or Licensed Registered Nurse
• NREMT certification preferred
• Current certification/licensure in the Program state

Physical demands/working conditions: Requires prolonged sitting, lifting and bending, stooping and stretching.  Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment.  Requires normal hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports.  Work is performed in a variety of settings to include field, emergency department and office environment.  Work may be stressful at times. 

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options. Salary: $107,000/annual