Non-Credit Inst, Basic Life Support

This person will provide non-credit instruction and evaluation in EMR/EMT course, using current skills and knowledge to promote student learning and active participation.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree or higher in a related discipline Preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

EMT - Emergency Medical Tech Certification Pennsylvania Department of Health certification Required

Pennsylvania Department of Health certification as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Required

PARAMEDIC - Paramedic – Licensed Pennsylvania Department of Health certification Required

BCLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association credentials Preferred

ACLS American Heart Association credentials in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Preferred

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Preferred

ITLS - Advanced Trauma Life Support Trauma credentials in International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Preferred

Trauma credentials in Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Preferred

Pennsylvania Department of Health certification as an EMT Instructor Required

EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of emergency medical services experience Required

Successful teaching experience Preferred

Experience with distance education and alternative teaching methodologies Preferred

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form. Required

Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students, staff, faculty, the medical community, and the public. Required

Developed organizational skills. Required

Current understanding of the National EMS Education. Required

Standards for Emergency Medical Responder and Emergency Medical Technician. Required

Competency with psychomotor skills within the Scope of Practice for Emergency Medical -Responder and Emergency Medical Technician provider levels. Required

Knowledge and understanding of educational theory. Preferred

Facilitate participant's utilization and integration of online learning resources within face-to-face instruction.

Provide laboratory instruction and coverage in the EMR/EMT Program.

Evaluate student performance in EMR/EMT courses.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Engage in professional development and technological upgrading activities.

In conjunction with program staff, assess equipment, instrument and supply needs of the program, obtain specifications and make recommendations for procurement as requested by the Program Director.

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$25.00 per hour.

This is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.

Penn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

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