Instructors Job Listing at American Medical Response in Portland, OR

Summary:  Reporting to the NCTI Manager or Lead Instructor, the Instructor will provide assistance with the Emergency Medical Technician – Basic, Paramedic and/or other EMS training and education, providing instructional support. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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  Confers with Lead Instructor to maintain current knowledge of clinical demands and work expectations in the out-of-hospital setting.


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  Consults with the Primary Instructor to support teaching outlines and determine instructional methods for laboratory skills practice and demonstrations, as well as individual remedial or tutorial programs.


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  Conducts course sessions covering specified areas required to support course objective/curriculum, statute or regulation and consistent with current science and accepted standards of clinical practice in the out-of-hospital setting.


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  Monitors progress of students in the educational program.


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  Adhere to all company policies and procedures.


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  Adherence to and compliance with information systems security is everyone’s responsibility. It is the responsibility of every computer user to: Know and follow Information Systems security policies and procedures. Attend Information Systems security training, when offered.  Report information systems security problems.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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  Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Licensing/Certification:

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  High school diploma or GED. 


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  Completion of an approved training program is required. 


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  Current State Licensure as a RN, LVN, LPN, Respiratory Therapist, Physician's Assistant, Physician, or past or current state certification as an Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician - Basic or current Instructor certification is required. 


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  Instructor certifications in BCLS, ACLS, PALS or PEPP and PHTLS or BTLS are also preferred. 


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  Experience and certifications appropriate to subject matter being taught is required.


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  Kaiser Instructors will need BLS Instructor Card, PALS Instructor Card or ALCS Instructor Card.


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  As required by location, must have a valid driver’s license and a driving record in compliance with the AMR Safety and Driving policy.        

Experience:

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  2 years of field experience is required.


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   Additional course work in instructional methodology or adult learning theory is preferred. 

Knowledge and Skills:

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  Ability to write educational and grade reports, professional correspondence.


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  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals or groups of students, managers and the general public. 


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  Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

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