Assistant Instructor/Clinical Coordinator

Pay Range

USD $23.00 - USD $26.00 /Hr.

Overview

Within the Clarkson EMS program, provide instruction and support to faculty, staff, and students for the purposes of training and educating basic, intermediate and advanced-level emergency medicine courses (i.e., BLS, ACLS, AMLS, PALS, PEPP, PHTLS). Instruction and support includes but is not limited to: the design, development, selection, adaption, maintenance, and knowledge of current classroom/online assessment, curriculum and presentation for all programmatic-related elements.

 

Responsibilities

● Consult and collaborate with faculty, staff and external agencies regarding instructional needs and student assessment during clinical/field internship and Capstone project.● Evaluate/assess and monitor student skills progression and clinical outcomes.● Assists in instructional services for lab, program, center, and/or classroom.● Respond to all questions/inquiries in a timely and effective manner. Includes but not limited to applicants, course participants, students, faculty, and external customers, hospital representatives, or EMS agencies.● Assist Clarkson’s Lead Paramedic Instructor, EMS Medical Director and Program Director in coordinating the efforts of hospitals and EMS agencies serving as affiliates to Clarkson in the Paramedic and EMT Programs.● Develop, prepare, assemble, and distribute handouts/materials for course participants. Update/edit as necessary.● Ensure current emergency medicine standards of care, literature, and current practices are maintained/utilized.● Manage instructional support facility (i.e., lab, center, and classroom).● Administer, operate, and manage courseware management system (i.e. EMCE). Support the application of technology within the teaching facility. Operate and maintain complex equipment, requiring specialized knowledge or skills.● Assure facilities are following federal and state regulations.● Oversee, manage, and maintain the documentation of clinical and field requirements.● Evaluate and work with Clarkson’s Lead Paramedic Instructor, EMS Medical Director and Program Director to implement changes to Clarkson EMS educational programs to support the mission, strategic plan and financial integrity in accordance with overall departmental objectives.● Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience requirement:

● Minimum one (1) year experience performing direct patient care as a Certified EMT, Paramedic or Registered Nurse (critical care nursing experience preferred).● Previous experience providing student instruction, adult medical teaching/training, or serving as a preceptor within a clinical position.● Current knowledge of emergency medicine standards of care, literature, and current practices.● Proven ability to meet deadlines, conduct follow-up and multi-task within a changing environment, under minimal supervision.● Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, professional health care staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal communications/interactions.● Working knowledge of computer software applications such as Microsoft Office.

 

Certifications/Licensure requirements:

● New York EMT or Paramedic● Basic Life Support

 

Desired Qualifications:

● Baccalaureate Degree in related discipline required (i.e., Nursing, Education, Criminal Justice, Fire Science) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.● Three (3) years’ experience performing direct patient care as a Certified EMT, Paramedic or Registered Nurse (critical care nursing experience preferred).● New York State Certified Instructor Coordinator (CIC)● EMS Instructor/Evaluator certification● Advanced Cardiac Life Support● Advanced Medical Life Support● Pediatric Advanced Life Support● Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals● PHTLS Prehospital Trauma Life Support

Essential Skills

• Intermediate experience Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Proven track record of ability to handle difficult conversations/situations.
• Experience using PeopleSoft.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Resourceful with ability to problem solve and work independently.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of individuals including students, parents, faculty, and staff of the University.
• Ability to execute tasks in a busy academic environment.
• Demonstrated flexibility with evidence of successfully working in a team environment.
• Manage confidential information.
• Positive attitude.
• Planning and time management skills and be able to prioritize tasks in a busy academic environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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