INSTRUCTOR OPERATOR PARAMEDIC

Phoenix-Logistics,-LL; Bluffdale (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Defense LLC in Utah is seeking an experienced Intructor/Operator Paramedic to support the Army MSTC program. You will deliver high-fidelity medical simulations, utilise moulage and environmental controls, and validate student performance in classroom or field settings.

You will instruct across 68W Sustainment, EMT levels and CLS courses, assess critical thinking and psychomotor skills, and work with training units to prepare equipment and maintain proficiency with company products.

Qualifications

• Paramedics must be current in National Registry Paramedic certification and meet specific prior-service criteria.
• Maintain BLS-HCP certification and complete TC 8-800 annually.
• U.S. citizen eligible for security clearance if required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and evaluate Soldiers in EMT Sustainment and CLS courses.
• Demonstrate skills, perform testing and maintain high safety standards.
• Prepare training with equipment, moulage, and realistic simulations.

Skills

Paramedic (NRP)

BLS-HCP certification

Security clearance eligible

Course development experience

Instructing mixed Soldier population

Tools

Simulation software

Job description

This position will be in support of the Army Medical Simulation Training Center (MSTC) Program and serves as an Instructor/Operator Paramedic for the MSTC, which plans and carries out instruction/validation in accordance with accepted medical practices and established military medical and operational doctrine. The I/O Paramedic will be capable of instructing a mixed population of Soldiers, both inexperienced and seasoned. The training may be conducted in a classroom or a field training/evaluation environment.

The I/O Paramedic will utilize approved simulation scenarios included in the course POI or as approved by US Army EMS and ensure that the medical simulation scenarios are designed to be as realistic as possible. Therefore, he/she will utilize moulage techniques, environmental control, and theatrical special effects to simulate the injuries and environment that the military medic or first responder may confront during various operational echelons and or theatres. Moreover, he/she will assess the students’ critical thinking skills and psychomotor skills based on their ability to perform under these high-fidelity situations.

The I/O Paramedic will be capable of instructing, demonstrating skills and testing Soldiers in all areas of the 68W Sustainment, EMT levels, as well as CLS courses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures that training courses address all levels of students.
• Capable of instructing, demonstrating skills and testing Soldiers in all areas of the 68W Sustainment, EMT, and NREMT Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP) level in support of EMT Sustainment Course, as well as CLS courses. All Paramedics must meet the minimum Instructor qualifications for course they instruct.
• Comfortable instructing a mixed population of Soldiers, both inexperienced and seasoned, in class sizes not to exceed the instructor /student ratios as directed by the AMEDDC&S.
• Work with the training unit to assist the unit in preparing for training to include equipment use, preparation and clean up.
• Remain informed of and must maintain proficiency with applicable company products.
• Inventory and manage consumable items (skins, synthetic blood, etc.) along with the Preventive Maintenance Checks & Services (PMCS) Kits.
• Perform PMCS (daily maintenance) on all equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Paramedics shall be current in and maintain National Registry Paramedic certification. In addition, Paramedics shall comply with one of the following requirements:
  • A former 68W or 18D Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Advanced Leader Course (ALC) Graduate)
  • A former Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) 8404 or Navy Independent Duty Corpsman E-6 or above
  • A former Air Force 4NOX1, or an Aerospace Medical Service (4NOX1) E-6 or above
  • Must maintain Basic Life Support-Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) certification.
  • Must complete TC 8-800 (all tables). All Paramedics must complete TC 8-800 skills validation annually.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a U.S. security clearance if required.
  • Must provide proof of Covid19 vaccination status. Reasonable accommodations will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS:

• Combat experience is preferred, especially in the medical specialties listed above from all service.
• Knowledge of site technical and operational staff functions.
• Prior experience in course development and education methodology.
• Experience with software languages used in simulation.
• Communication skills to write training manuals and procedures.
• Interpersonal skills for interacting with all levels of employees.
• Presentation skills to train and educate students/ employees on technical material and applications.
• Interpersonal skills for interacting with all levels of students/ employees.
• Comprehension skills for understanding products and applying knowledge to presentation.
• Personal computer and business solutions software skills; MS Office, etc.
• Analytical skills
• Organization and time management skills
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality regarding student/ employee information.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability and desire to actively pursue learning opportunities in the technical/engineering and training fields.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This position is be operated in an office type environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision while performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

Phoenix Defense LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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