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FLSA Status
Exempt
Job Role Summary
The EMS educator understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the EMS discipline(s) they teach and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for the adult learner.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Provides instruction to various age-related groups of learners within Indianapolis EMS, associated public safety providers, community and university students
Writes evaluation instruments and administers tests for outcomes, competency, and mastery of content
Works, interacts, and assists other EMS Educators to function as a team to provide and assure ongoing quality of pre-service and in-service programs
Provides information and guidance to participating students
Participates in self-assessment, peer mentoring, peer review programs and continuing education activities
Organize, schedule, and conduct educational experiences in the classroom, clinical and field setting
Monitors program activities, maintains accurate records and submits required reports on time
Communicates with students, staff members, providers and the public in a professional, positive fashion
Participates in audit, evaluation, and research programs in emergency care
Job Requirements
Must have at least one of the following: Indiana Paramedic License (preferred), Indiana Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Certification, or Registered Nurse - candidates who do not hold a Paramedic license and are offered the position must be able to enter the next available Paramedic course with successful completion and certification within one year of hire
A minimum of five years clinical experience as a pre-hospital provider required; five years as a Paramedic in a clinical environment preferred
Valid Driver's License - must meet and remain in compliance with IEMS driver eligibility policy
Certification in all of the following: ACLS, AHA CPR, PEPP, EVOC, NAEMT provider in two disciplines
Instructor level certification in all of the following: CPR, ACLS, PEPP and two NAEMT disciplines - candidates who do not hold all of the required instructor certifications must be able to enter the next available appropriate instructor course with successful completion and certification within one year of hire
Primary Instructor - candidates who do not hold a Primary Instructor certification must be able to enter the next available appropriate national or state authorized instructor course with successful completion and certification within one year of hire
NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
AWR 111, 160
Indiana EMS Commission EVOC Instructor preferred
Prior teaching experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of basic and advanced life support equipment in used in pre-hospital emergency medical care
Knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations governing the provision/operation and educational requirements of basic and advanced life support services and personnel
Knowledge of state and federal curricula related to all levels of pre-hospital emergency care providers
Demonstrates the ability to adjust teaching techniques and present materials for all age groups with different learning styles (i.e. adolescent, geriatric, pediatric, neonatal, and adult)
Ability to execute responsibilities as they relate to course planning, instruction, evaluation, and coordination of EMS programs
Ability to use and/or develop various instructional aids including audio-visual equipment, training mannequins, curriculum materials, and student handout materials
Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills
Self-motivated and dependable
Ability to manage daily class activities, learning environment, course paperwork and student records
conduct educational opportunities in an appropriate and timely basis
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data and interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs.
Use various computer software applications including, but not limited to, word processing, PowerPoint and other presentation software as deemed appropriate, database, spreadsheet and test generator programs construct learning modules for delivery in the classroom as well as the virtual classroom
The EMS Educator understands and uses formative and summative strategies with both formal and informal techniques to evaluate and ensure the continuous cognitive, affective and psychomotor development of the learner
It is Indianapolis EMS' philosophy and policy to treat employees and applicants fairly and without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status or physical or mental ability. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these conditions will not be allowed or tolerated. For additional questions please contact us at 317-630-7427 or humanresources@indianapolisems.org.