Health Educator

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in Tucson, Arizona is seeking a Health Educator to teach EMS courses and assess student performance. Responsibilities include utilizing diverse teaching methods, evaluating student work, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team. A high school diploma and three years of relevant experience required. EMT certification and teaching experience preferred. This position is on-site at the university.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required.
• Three years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Teach students using a variety of techniques.
• Collect, review, and assess student work.
• Evaluate student performance during the course.
• Ensure examination procedure compliance with state and national guidelines.
• Maintain EMS training center and training program certificates.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to learn new software

Teamwork

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Three years of relevant experience or equivalent combination

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

D2L

Job description

The Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), is recruiting a Health Educator to conduct and/or oversee the teaching of students enrolled in undergraduate courses in EMS. The selected candidate will effectively apply fundamental knowledge of the EMS system. This includes but is not limited to safety, medical, legal, and ethical issues related to the provision of emergency care and the well-being of the Emergency Medicine Technician (EMT).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach students using a variety of techniques including but not limited to didactic lecture, practical demonstration, monitoring of group activities and evaluations.
• Collect, review, and assess student work.
• Find, evaluate, and address deficiencies that may occur in class.
• Evaluate student performance during the course on a continual basis.
• Ensure examination procedure compliance with state and national guidelines and regulations.
• Maintain EMS training center and training program certificates per the Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and use new software.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• EMT Certification.
• Experience teaching EMT courses.
• D2L Experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Current Paramedic certification.