Under the direction and supervision of the Division Chief of Training, the instructor will conduct training programs for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) clinicians within Harford County Department of Emergency Services and Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association members. The courses provided will meet the current best practices in EMS and adhere to the Maryland Medical Protocols for Emergency Medical Services Providers; and meet the requirements of fire and rescue courses specified through the MFRI/Harford County Academy Status agreement. The employee may additionally conduct CPR, First Aid and bleeding control programs for County employees; and American Heart Association CPR, ACLS, and PALS course.
Job Description:
BUDGETED SALARY: $30/HOUR
Essential Duties:
The On-Call EMS Training clinician position will support Harford County DES Training Personnel to provide initial Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Initial Firefighter I, Emergency Vehicle Operator, Hazard Material Awareness, Hazard Materials Operations, continuing education (CE), and annual
recertification courses to Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT), Fire Service, Cardiac Rescue Technician (CRT).
Job Duties include but are not limited to:
- Lead or support instructor for initial EMT courses; or
- Lead or support instructor for complete EMT refreshers; or
- Lead or support instructor for EMT Skills courses; or
- Lead or support instructor of Fire/Rescue courses; or
- Lead or support instructor for CE courses at EMT, CRT and Paramedic level; or
- Lead or support instructor for CPR, First Aid, or bleeding control programs;
- May assist with course development;
- May instruct AHA courses, if certified;
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience:
Two (2) years teaching MICRB related courses in one or more of the following areas: Fire, Rescue, or EMS
Education:
Possession of a High School Diploma or GED
Certifications, Licensures, Examinations:
- Current and valid MIEMSS certification at the EMR, EMT, CRT, or Paramedic level
- Current Maryland Instructor Credentialing Board (MICRB) certification.
- Certification in BLS, ACLS, or PALS Instructor, AHA or HSI preferred
- Possession of a valid Class "D" or Class "C" non-commercial driver's license with no more than three (3) points. Please be advised this position requires a valid driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of Maryland Medical Protocols for Emergency Medical Services Providers.
- Ability to work varying hours.
- Ability to lift and carry instructional materials and training equipment – approximately 50 pounds.
- Ability to speak and write clearly and effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County and other agency personnel.
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
- Knowledge of education theories and techniques, including preparation and delivery of instructional material.
SAFETY:
Must comply with all Federal (OSHA), State of Maryland (MOSH), safety regulations and applicable
Harford County safety policies, procedures, or manual as required for this position.