EMS Clinical Care Educator

We will review applications the week of November 29th and initials interviews will follow shortly.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS •    Follow the Mission, Values, and Department Expectations. •    Provide high quality emergent and non-emergent operations training to all DFPD members.  Ensure that training is accomplished in a timely, cost-effective, and safe manner. •    Assist in precepting and field training as assigned; to help with coaching, development, and assessing clinical care. •    Work under the direction of the Training Chief in collaboration with the EMS Chief and Medical Director to design, develop, implement and administor a performance-based training and evaluative program. •    Utilize multiple instructional methodologies to deliver EMS training. •    Keep informed on local, state, and national training opportunities to assist in employee and departmental professional development. •    Assist in monitoring certification and training requirements as dictated by Colorado Department of Health and Environment (CDPHE), The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians' (NREMT), and other applicable agencies. •    Assist with EMS hiring and promotional assessments. •    Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with local healthcare training and education partners. •    Develop realistic scenario-based training utilizing current technology. •    Develop recommendations for training equipment and scenario manikins to increase high fidelity EMS training. •    Participate in internal and external EMS committees under the guidance and approval of supervisor. •    Staffing in operations on an ambulance 1-2 days a month to maintain personal clinical proficiency.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

•    Knowledge and understanding of adult learning models. •    Knowledge and operation of general office equipment, inclusive of computers, software, and audiovisual equipment. •    Skilled with written and verbal communication within all levels of the organization. •    Strong interpersonal skills applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, and the public. •    Ability to organize and prioritize work. •    Ability to communicate and interact with officers and other professionals internally and externally to form mutually beneficial relationships. •    Knowledge and ability to apply training according to current EMS Protocols and standards. •    Knowledge of current trends and research in EMS clinical care to help promote the advancement of a high functioning and progressive EMS program. •    Knowledge of applicable CDHPE rules and state waiver requirements. 

Requirements

Required: •    High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) •    Valid driver’s license •    Colorado Paramedic; or Registered Nurse Equivalent or Higher (with pre-hospital EMS experience) •    Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) •    Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred and/or ability to obtain  •    ACLS Instructor (within 12 months) •    PALS instructor (within 12 months) •    BLS Instructor (within 6 months) •    Colorado EMS Primary Instructor or equivalent education •    Five years of clinical experience with the skills to successfully perform the essential functions.

WORK REQUIREMENTS

•    Heavy Work:  Exerting in up to 150 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. •    This is a 40-hour position with a variable schedule and attendance, based upon the needs of the department with supervisor approval.