Prehospital Medical Instructor- Las Vegas, NV

Job Title: Prehospital Medical Instructor

Department: Medical Operations

Company: NAR Training, LLC

Reports to: Medical Training Program Manager

This position is on an as-needed basis with no guarantee for hours.  Hours are based solely on the needs of clients and are not guaranteed.

SUMMARY

Candidate(s) enable a high level of learning by participating in various courses relating to medical provider education outside of the hospital setting. Candidate(s) should be able to provide podium-based classroom instruction and/or maintain the learning environment in various field and scenario settings with direction provided by North American Rescue (NAR-T) staff members. Candidate(s) should also be comfortable teaching Emergency Medical Services (EMS) skills to students of varying experience levels, ensuring competence and confidence in applying these skills.

Candidate(s) will frequently work with other instructors and staff in various settings. NAR Education & Training's goals are to provide students with the highest quality of education while maintaining a competent, approachable, and humble attitude. NAR Training will provide all audio, visual aids, props, equipment, and other necessary gear to fulfill the training mission.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES This is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities.  Projects/duties may be added as needed to support the training mission.

·         Applies appropriate knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal experiences to assigned courses of instruction

• Prepares and maintains lesson plans, as necessary


• Works closely with Medical Operations Staff and Ground Operations staff, as required

• Provides instruction in the classroom setting


• Performs instructor and/or grader for clinical skills labs and testing in non-classroom settings


• Maintain organization, accountability, and cleanliness in the work area

SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Any other duties assigned in support of the training mission


• Other duties as assigned

AUTHORITY

·         This role has no direct reports

ACCOUNTABILITY 

·         Ensure appropriate knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal experiences is assigned to courses of instruction

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required


• Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) EMS provider licensure or certification required


• EMS instructor certification(s) – SNHD Instructor I, II, or Master required

Experience:

• Instructor certifications – AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, NAEMT TECC, TCCC, PHTLS, FOTS, or Special Operations medical operations exposure is preferred.

Specific Characteristics:

• Ability to effectively work as a team member


• Confidently stand in front of groups and present information to students and staff members


• Consistently applies excellent oral and written communication skills


• Ability to actively listen and display professionalism at all times


• Attention to quality and detail


• Ability to follow directions from direct supervisors and other NAR Training team members


• Builds and maintains effective working relationships


• Ability to work outdoors with limited facilities and resources for extended periods of time 

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

DEMANDS

Time and availability

• This is a Part-time (variable), on call position. Days and hours of work are based upon the needs of the current client and course schedule. Must be flexible with hours and willing to work nights and weekends on occasion travel
  Although a majority of the training & education programs are conducted at or near the training center, worldwide travel in support of Mobile Training Teams is available for this position.

Travel

• Although a majority of the training & education programs are conducted at or near the training center, worldwide travel in support of Mobile Training Teams is available for this position.

Physical

·         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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. Some instruction duties may require the candidate(s) to be physically fit in order to conduct basic infantry skills to include running in all terrains, climbing over obstacles, and carrying 60lbs of military gear in inclement weather conditions. Must also be able to assist in lifting/moving simulated casualties in the field, up to 200 lbs. If unable to fulfill these tasks, you are NOT disqualified from this position and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Environment

• This job operates both in austere environments, as well as static climate-controlled facilities. This position routinely uses blank firing rifles, force-on-force training munitions, paintball markers, and other OPFOR training aids. Instructors may be transported in company training vehicles, Civilian EMS Ambulances, military vehicles, and aircraft.

DISCLAIMER

AAP/EEO Statement
NAR Training, LLC provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.  Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.  Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.