Expert Instructional Aide (Eia) Short Term
Short term- up to 28 hrs per week. This is a short-term, temporary position that is filled on an as-needed basis. Applications will be reviewed only when there is an active staffing need. Functions as a Skills Instructor for identified courses. Instruction may include skill labs, coordinating patient care scenarios, content delivery. Courses may include EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, and/or standardized courses (IE ACLS, PALS, PHTLS).
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Job responsibilities and knowledge:
- Ensures that practice and theory are current according to national standards and current evidence informed practice.
- Serves as an instructor/facilitator in skill labs using Program established teaching, evaluation, and testing tools.
- Serves as an instructor/facilitator of patient care scenarios.
- Maintains accurate documentation of student performance.
- Evaluates students in all three domains (cognitive, psychomotor, and affective) and provides feedback to students as appropriate and agreed upon with the Lead Instructor.
- Presents content for each course as mutually established with the Program Manager
- Supervises students in the clinical areas as scheduled in conjunction with the Clinical Coordinator, as assigned.
- Remains current with State and local EMS requirements, policies, and procedures.
- Maintains Instructor status for standardized courses as mutually agreed upon.
- Other duties as assigned.
Communication:
- Establishes and maintains positive working relationships within the organization based on experience and feedback obtained.
- Utilizes tact and appropriate problem-solving process when dealing with issues identified.
- Relays concerns and initiates problem solving in a timely manner.
- Interacts positively with staff members and students.
- Serves as a role model for students.
- Uses discretion and maintains confidentiality regarding student information.
Fiscal responsibility:
- Executes assignments to achieve optimal productivity and efficiency.
- Demonstrates an appreciation of cost factors in the routine performance of duties.
- Assists staff with the maintenance of Program equipment.
Problem solving:
- Responds and adapts to changing expectations and reprioritizes as necessary to expedite Program needs.
- Assumes responsibility for effectively addressing issues and solving problems.
- Demonstrates good judgment in handling situations not covered by written or verbal instructions.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Associate degree preferred
- Instructor of either PALS or PEPP or EPC preferred
- Completion of an approved Instructor course preferred, specifics as required by local governing authority
Experience:
- Minimum 1 year of progressive experience in a field/clinical setting as an EMT or Paramedic
- Experience as an adjunct instructor or skills instructor preferred
Licensure/certification: Certified EMT or Paramedic
- Current State certification/licensure in the Program field (EMT or Paramedic)
Other Details
Knowledge, skills & abilities:
- Ability to deliver educational presentations applying principles of adult learning.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work with other employees, supervisors and external parties.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged information gained as result of position functions.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Physical demands/working conditions: Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports. Work is performed in a variety of settings to include classroom, field, emergency department and office environment.