Emergency Service

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for an instructor in Emergency Medical Services. This role entails teaching EMS courses, overseeing training programs, and ensuring compliance with professional standards.

Ideal candidates will possess certifications from the Pennsylvania Department of Health and demonstrate teaching abilities. Responsibilities include class preparation, student evaluation, and maintaining credentials for a successful training program.

Qualifications

• Verified experience as an emergency services provider or equivalent.
• Professional Certificate to practice teaching in PA.
• PA Department of Health EMT certification.

Responsibilities

• Teach EMS courses for the Institute.
• Maintain professional credentials.
• Prepare classes and evaluate students.

Skills

Emergency Medical Services knowledge

CPR and First Aid instruction

Communication skills

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Position Summary & Description

The position reports to the director of the IRHS. This instructor will lead programs in Emergency Medical Services, American Heart Association courses, and industrial response medical. Programs include grant‑funded and specially contracted courses, as well as training programs at satellite locations. The instructor must maintain all required professional credentials and serve as the classroom instructor for programs in their area of responsibility. Responsibilities include class preparation, conduct, student attendance records, test development and proctoring, student advisement, and evaluation. The instructor may perform additional tasks as required by the Institute for Rural Health and Safety, the College of Health and Human Services, and the University.

Duties

Teach EMS courses for the Institute.

Position Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Qualifications vary depending on the course. Verified experience as an emergency services provider in the items below or equivalent combination of education, experience and certification is required:

• Pennsylvania Department of Health Emergency Medical Service – Instructor and/or
• Professional Certificate to practice the 'art of teaching' and render professional service in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• PA Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and First Aid Instructor (American Heart Association)

Preferred Qualifications

Other desirable qualifications include:

• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• PA Department of Health – Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
• Pennsylvania Department of Health Paramedic
• Pre‑hospital RN (PHRN)
• Physician Assistant (PA‑C)
• Medical Doctor (MD)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (American Heart Association)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (American Heart Association)
• Pre‑Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)

Essential Functions

The work occurs in a typical office environment. Incumbent must have the following abilities:

• Travel to field locations and meeting/training sites by motor vehicle when required.
• Communicate orally and in writing to issue and receive instructions, and convey information to a variety of co‑workers and the general public.
• Use common office machines such as telephones, calculators, copiers, computer terminals, keyboards, video display terminals, and similar equipment.
• Observe and react to hazard warnings, backup alarms, flashing lights, voice commands, and hand signals.
• Perform manual duties such as lifting and carrying various weight limits.
• Operate office equipment that may require stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching and prolonged standing.
• Provide assistance and guidance to internal and external customers.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Lift and carry 25 to 50 lbs, push and pull 25 to 50 lbs, reach above or below shoulder, climb ladders, kneel; activities occur both indoors and outdoors.
• Operate passenger vehicles.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Committed to excellence through diversity, IUP is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/H/V) and is a proud member of the State System of Higher Education.