Expert Instructional Aide - EMS - COLLEGE OF THE SISKIYOUS : Job Details

Salary: $38.53 HourlyLocation : 800 College Ave, WeedJob Type: Part-TimeJob Number: 202301Department: Career & Technical EducationOpening Date: 07/13/2023DescriptionEXPERT INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE (EIA)SHORT TERM- UP TO 28 HRS PER WEEK.General summary of duties: Functions as a Skills Instructor for identified courses. Instruction may include skill labs, coordinating patient care scenarios, content delivery. Courses may include EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, and/or standardized courses (IE ACLS, PALS, PHTLS). Key Duties & Responsibilities Job responsibilities and knowledge

• Ensures that practice and theory are current according to national standards and current evidence informed practice.
• Serves as an instructor/facilitator in skill labs using Program established teaching, evaluation, and testing tools.
• Serves as an instructor/facilitator of patient care scenarios.
• Maintains accurate documentation of student performance.
• Evaluates students in all three domains (cognitive, psychomotor, and affective) and provides feedback to students as appropriate and agreed upon with the Lead Instructor.
• Presents content for each course as mutually established with the Program Manager
• Supervises students in the clinical areas as scheduled in conjunction with the Clinical Coordinator, as assigned.
• Remains current with State and local EMS requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains Instructor status for standardized courses as mutually agreed upon.
• Other duties as assigned.

Communication

• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships within the organization based on experience and feedback obtained.
• Utilizes tact and appropriate problem-solving process when dealing with issues identified.
• Relays concerns and initiates problem solving in a timely manner.
• Interacts positively with staff members and students.
• Serves as a role model for students.
• Uses discretion and maintains confidentiality regarding student information.

Fiscal responsibility

• Executes assignments to achieve optimal productivity and efficiency.
• Demonstrates an appreciation of cost factors in the routine performance of duties.
• Assists staff with the maintenance of Program equipment.

Problem solving

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications Education:

• Associate degree preferred
• Instructor of either PALS or PEPP or EPC preferred
• Completion of an approved Instructor course preferred, specifics as required by local governing authority

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of progressive experience in a field/clinical setting as an EMT or Paramedic
• Experience as an adjunct instructor or skills instructor preferred

Licensure/certification: Certified EMT or Paramedic

• Current State certification/licensure in the Program field (EMT or Paramedic)

Other Details Knowledge, skills & abilities

• Ability to deliver educational presentations applying principles of adult learning.
• 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 position functions.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Physical demands/working conditions: Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports. Work is performed in a variety of settings to include classroom, field, emergency department and office environment.

This position is not eligible for benefits.