Paramedic Skills Instructor; TRAINER

Overview

The University of California, Davis Fire Department (UCDFD) is seeking a dedicated Contract Paramedic Skills Instructor to support its Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Education programs, including the Paramedic and EMT Programs, as well as other EMS offerings such as CPR and Stop the Bleed training.

The Contract Paramedic Skills Instructor plays a vital role in delivering high-quality EMS education. Primary responsibilities include providing hands‑on skills instruction for the Paramedic Program, with opportunities to assist in EMT courses, CPR classes, and Stop the Bleed training. The Paramedic Skills Instructor collaborates with the Program Director, Lead Instructors, and other Trainers to deliver effective instruction, evaluate student performance, and ensure program objectives are met.

Additional duties include managing logistics and completing tasks assigned by the EMS Division. This is a variable‑hour, hourly contract position that requires flexibility, as weekly hours will fluctuate based on program needs. The position is limited to 0.43 FTE or a maximum of 894 hours annually.

Paramedic Skills Labs:
Fridays, 0800‑1800, with potential opportunities for additional skills days or practice hours. Skills lab days may shift to weekends in the future to meet program need.

EMT Skills Lab:
Fridays and Saturdays, 0730‑1630, during the Summer Quarter;
Saturdays and Sundays, 0730‑1630, during the Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters starting Fall 202.

Additional Flexibility:
Support for CPR and Stop the Bleed classes on other weekdays as needed.

The Paramedic Skills Instructor must be available for assigned days and times, including weekends, to accommodate program demands.

Apply By Date February 15, 2025 at 11:59pm.

• tion Current California certification or licensure as an EMT‑Paramedic, Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physician Assistant (PA), or Medical Doctor (MD) is requi
• red.
  
  Required to hold a valid California driver’s license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Pro
• gram Minimum of three years of experience in medical or allied health education, training, and practice, with a solid foundation in
• EMS.Minimum of three years of experience in medical or allied health education, training, and practice, with a solid foundation in
• EMS.Demonstrated experience in professional team leadership and management with excellent verbal, written, and non‑verbal communication skills. Proficiency in computer use, including software for presentations, file management, documentation, and comprehensive reporting, is requi
• red.
  
  Ability to deliver hands‑on skills instruction effectively in classroom environments, assess student learning and performance, and facilitate successful student outcomes aligned with program objecti

• ions National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE) Instructor I certification or completion of forty (40) hours of documented teaching methodology instruction, including methods, materials, and evaluation of instruction. Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theories, competency‑based education principles, and effective facilitation techniqu
• es. Ability to adapt to changing program needs in a positive, professional, and productive manner. Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive educational environment that meets the needs of diverse student populations and healthcare setti
• ngs.
  
  Skill to perform logistical needs such as inventory, clean, and restock EMS equipment and gear bags needed for EMS clas
• ses.
  
  Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientat

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  80% - Instruction/Trai
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  20% - Program Support/Monito

RECRUITMENT PERIOD ONE MONTH:
Applicants will be screened after two weeks; and then on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal d

• TIONSalary or Pay Range: $69,600/yr.
  
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