Fire Science/EMT Mentor

Oakton College; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakton College seeks part-time Fire Science/Emergency Medical Technician Mentors to teach EMT courses focusing on practical skills and knowledge application. Qualified candidates must hold an Illinois EMT-Basic license and have substantial experience in emergency medical services. This role emphasizes direct mentorship and support of students in developing essential emergency skills.

Qualifications

• Current EMT-Basic or Paramedic license with minimum 3 years of experience.
• Preferred: 5+ years as EMT-Basic or 2+ years as Paramedic, IDPH Lead Instructor licensure.
• Instructor certifications and CPR credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance in developing EMS psychomotor skills.
• Evaluate practical skills proficiencies on testing days.
• Assist primary and secondary instructors as needed.

Skills

Teaching

Emergency Medical Services

Mentoring

Cognitive knowledge application

Education

Illinois Department of Public Health EMT-Basic license

BLS Instructor certification by the American Heart Association

Fire Science Instructor I certification

Job description

Category:: Casual
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Department:: Division of Business and Career Technologies
Locations:: Skokie, IL
Posted:: Jun 20, 2023
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Part Time Staff
Position ID:: 163672

About Oakton College :

For over 50 years, Oakton College has been the setting where thousands begin or continue their college or career studies. Educating people of all ages, from all walks of life and from more than 40 nations, Oakton focuses on improving the quality of life for everyone who enters its doors.

Educate . Transform . Empower .

Job Description:

Oakton has an immediate need for qualified part-time Fire Science/Emergency Medical Technician Mentors to assist in the teaching of the EMT course. Emergency Medical Technician studies the duties performed by emergency medical technicians, following the National EMS Education Standards. Content includes CPR, human body anatomy, vital signs, ventilation, cardiac emergencies, resuscitation, automated external defibrillation, pharmacology, bleeding and shock, fractures, injuries, childbirth, lifting and moving of patients, legal and ethical issues. Practical skill performance is heavily emphasized throughout the course. This course is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health and successful completion of the course qualifies students to take the EMT licensing examination or the National Registry Examination for EMT.

The main responsibilities of the Mentor are to provide individual guidance to the student in developing EMS psychomotor skills and applying cognitive knowledge in evaluating and managing EMS emergencies. The Mentor assembles equipment and sets up practical skill stations; practical skills equipment will be maintained, cleaned, and stored by the Mentor. On assigned testing days, the Mentor will evaluate students practical skills proficiencies. The Mentor will assist the primary and secondary instructors as needed.

Mentors are paid on an hourly basis at a rate of $21.76 per hour.

Requirements:

Current Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) license as a EMT-Basic or Paramedic, and a minimum of three years of experience as a licensed EMT-Basic are required.

Five years or more of experience as a licensed EMT-Basic or at least two years of experience as a licensed Paramedic; current IDPH Lead Instructor licensure and/or National Association of Emergency Medical Systems Educators (NAEMSE) Instructor, Part I certification; Fire Science Instructor I certification or transcript of completion of the Fire Science Instructor I course; BLS Instructor certification by the American Heart Association; and credentials to instruct in CPR are preferred.

Additional Information:

Please contact Matthew Robitaille at [e-mail] if you have any questions or experience problems in submitting your application.

Application Instructions:

For further details, visit our website at www.oakton.edu and select the Employment link to view Employment Opportunities.

Please be sure to have a current resume, cover letter, and list of, at least, three (3) professional references with contact information prepared to submit with your application.

Oakton College conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law and in accordance with the Illinois Department of Human Rights Conviction Record Protection Act of March 2021.

Posted positions may be removed from the Oakton website without notice when it is determined that no additional applicants are required.

Oakton College does not utilize E-Verify for employment eligibility verification.

URL: www.oakton.edu