EMS Skills Instructor

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title EMS Skills Instructor - Hourly

Requisition Number

Requisition Number H00020P

Position Category

Position Category Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location

Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Months per year

Pay Grade

Hourly Pay Rate

Hourly Pay Rate $23.00 to $30.00 based on certification level taught

FLSA

Job Summary/Basic Function

Under supervision of either a full time or designated adjunct faculty, this hourly position involves teaching of emergency medical services skills in the laboratory setting. Skills taught may include Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic.

**** This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.

Required Qualifications

Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced EMT or Paramedic certification. 1 year of full time EMS agency experience or WSU faculty recommendation. Utah Emergency Medical Technician certification for EMT skills position. National Registry Paramedic and Utah certification for Paramedic skills position. Current AHA BCLS certification requred for both positions. AHA ACLS and PALS required for Paramedic instruction. Basic computer literacy.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate or Bachelors degree.
Graduation from a CAAHEP /CoAEMSP accredited paramedic program.
Utah Bureau of EMS or NAEMSE Instructor’s certification.
Critical Care Transport Course completion.

Hourly skills instructors are utilized on an “as needed” basis with no set or guaranteed number of hours.

To apply , complete the online application and attach a resume and cover letter.

If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.

The screening of applicants will begin immediately.

Due to the Affordable Care Act ( ACA ), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.

** This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.

Physical Activity of this position

Physical Activity of this position Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. , Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

, Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

, Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position

Physical Requirements of this position Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

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