EMS Program Faculty - Paramedic, Emergency Medicine

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The UCLA Center for Prehospital Care in the David Geffen School of Medicine seeks an EMS Program Faculty to join the EMS Education team. You will coordinate and deliver lectures across Paramedic programs, develop simulations, and support internships to promote student success.

You will work with Medical Directors and the EMS leadership to innovate teaching methods, maintain high industry standards, and advocate for students in a collaborative, respectful environment.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Paramedic, Physician Assistant, RN or higher in CA (or eligible).
• Ability to obtain accreditation in Los Angeles County.
• ACLS, AMLS, PALS, PHTLS provider certifications.
• BLS Card from ARC or AHA.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in health field; Masters preferred.
• Minimum 5 years EMS field experience; 3 years teaching EMS.
• Experience coordinating, delivering, and evaluating education courses.
• Knowledge of education theory and simulation to meet learning objectives.
• Experience with distance education technologies (Adobe Connect, LMS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop, and deliver lectures across Paramedic programs (primary, hybrid, preparatory, refresher).
• Support psychomotor skills and simulation programs; assist with internships.
• Innovate learning methods to promote student success and outcomes.
• Advise students and foster an active learning environment.
• Collaborate with Medical Directors and the EMS Education leadership.

Skills

Paramedic license

PA license

RN license

ACLS

AMLS

PALS

PHTLS

BLS

Teaching experience

Education theory

Simulation

Distance learning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters preferred

Tools

Adobe Connect

LMS

Job description

Description

The UCLA Center for Prehospital Care at the David Geffen School of Medicine in the Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking an EMS Program Faculty to join our EMS Education team. EMS Program faculty work under the Paramedic Program Director and collaborate closely with Medical Directors and the management team within the UCLA Center for Prehospital Care.

As a critical member of our EMS Program Faculty, you will work as a part of a high functioning team to support the premier EMS education program in the nation. The successful candidate will support all aspects of the program, including but not limited to coordinating, developing, and providing lectures in the Paramedic primary, hybrid, preparatory, refresher, and continuing education programs, collaborating on the development and delivery of psychomotor skills and simulation programs, supporting the clinical/field internship portion of the program, innovating and researching new learning methods to promote student success.

EMS Program Faculty will be a student advocate in the learning process, create an active learning environment, and maintain a high level of industry competence. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to thrive in a collaborative environment, where three principles guide the culture: Do Things Right, Make Things Better, and Be Kind.

Salary placement within the range will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and organizational considerations.

UCLA Health salary range for this title code is $6,020 - $12,337.50 monthly

Qualifications

Required:

• Current licensure as a Paramedic, Physician Assistant, Registered Nurse or higher in State of California (or ability to obtain licensure).
• Ability to obtain accreditation in the County of Los Angeles.
• ACLS, AMLS, PALS, PHTLS provider certifications
• BLS Card from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Baccalaureate degree and/or equivalent years of experience and training in health related field, nursing, health care administration, health care education, emergency medical services or a related field (Masters preferred).
• Minimum of five (5) years EMS work experience on an ambulance, fire department or in a hospital emergency department.
• Minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience in emergency medical services or equivalent health care setting.
• Previous experience coordinating, delivering, and evaluating education courses.
• Detailed knowledge and formal training in education theory and the use of simulation to meet learning objectives.
• Demonstrated experience with distant education programs and supportive technology (ie. Adobe Connect, LMS, etc.) as an instructor and/or student (preferred).
• Detailed knowledge and skill in prehospital care procedures and techniques.
• Detailed knowledge of EMT and Paramedic and related program course policies, objectives, and requirements (preferred).
• Detailed knowledge of Primary, Recertification, and Preparatory training programs.
• Detailed knowledge of all pertinent provider level skills and the ability to provide instruction of same including being able to perform and effectively teach required skills.
• Excellent communication and instructional presentation skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into understandable parts.
• Must be able to work independently and follow through on assignments with attention to detail and minimal direction.
• Proven experience demonstrating organizational, multi-tasking, and "follow through" skills.
• Interpersonal skills to excel in relations with supervisors, staff, students, and the public.
• Skill in working and collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Must have reliable source of transportation to travel to off-campus locations for courses and special projects.
• Must be able to work day, evenings and/or weekends as programs are scheduled and required to meet student learning needs.
• Must be able to frequently sit, walk, stand, lift, carry, and balance at times in excess of 125 pounds. Hand-Eye and motor coordination is necessary. The work can involve light lifting (from 10 to 20 pounds maximum) to very heavy lifting (50 pounds occasionally, no maximum) and can involve climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing (including the ability to perceive differences in colors, shades, or harmonious combinations or to match colors is required).

Preferred:

• Demonstrated experience with distant education programs and supportive technology (ie. Adobe Connect, LMS, etc.) as an instructor and/or student (preferred).
• ACLS, AMLS, PALS, PHTLS instructor certifications
• Masters degree in health related field, nursing, health care administration, health care education, emergency medical services or a related field