Medical Simulators Instructor​/Operator & I​/O - Paramedic (MSTC)

Medical Simulators Instructor/Operator

Location: Fort Wainwright, AK

Status: Contingent upon award

The Instructor/Operator (I/O) role provides training services for the Medical Simulation Training Center (MSTC), which plans and carries out instruction and validation in accordance with accepted medical practices and established military medical and operational doctrine. The I/O will instruct a mixed population of Soldiers, both inexperienced and seasoned, in classroom or field training environments.

The I/O will utilize approved simulation scenarios and demonstrate moulage techniques, environmental control, and theatrical special effects to create realistic injury scenarios. He/she will assess students’ critical thinking and psychomotor skills in high‑fidelity situations.

The I/O will also instruct, demonstrate skills, and test Soldiers in all areas of the 68W Sustainment, EMT, NREMT (Nationally Registered Paramedic) levels, as well as CLS courses.

• Develop, modify, and maintain Training Support Packages (TSPs), lesson plans, and training materials as required.
• Support training event planning, execution, evaluation, and preparation of After Action Reviews (AARs) and related documentation.
• Instruct and support training on new battlefield medical procedures, techniques, and equipment as directed by the Government.
• Utilize medical simulation systems, virtual training platforms, and other advanced learning methodologies.
• Ensure 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.
• Comfortable instructing a mixed population of Soldiers, both inexperienced and seasoned, within instructor/student ratios directed by the AMEDDC&S.
• Assist the training unit in preparing equipment use, preparation, and cleanup.
• Possess presentation skills to train and educate on technical material and applications.
• Maintain proficiency with applicable company products.
• Manage inventory and consumable items (skins, synthetic blood, etc.) and Preventive Maintenance Checks & Services (PMCS) kits.
• Perform PMCS (daily maintenance) on all equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student/employee information.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

• I/O shall be current in and maintain National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) with a level of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or higher.
• I/O 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 4
    
    NOX1, or an Aerospace Medical Service (4
    
    NOX1) E‑6 or above.
  • Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant or Physician.
• Must maintain Basic Life Support‑Health Care Provider (BLS‑HCP) certification.
• Must complete TC 8‑800 (all tables) or the most current TC3 instructor course offered by the Army Medical Department (AMEDD). I/O must complete TC 8‑800 skills validation annually.
• I/O must possess comprehension skills for understanding the course material and applying it to presentations.
• I/O must be familiar with computers and possess basic Microsoft Office suite skills.
• Knowledge of staff positions required to establish and operate program site codes, training centers, etc.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and be eligible to obtain a Contractor CAC.

• Combat experience is preferred, especially in medical specialties of 68W, 18D, NEC 8404, or 4
  
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• Current provider and/or instructor level certification in, but not limited to, PALS, ALS, ACLS, PHTLS, and ITLS.
• Prior experience in instructing and education methodology.
• Communication skills to read, write, and follow local training procedures.
• Interpersonal skills for instructing all levels of students and working in a team.
• Ability and desire to actively pursue learning opportunities to learn the latest skills and techniques in the emergency medical field.

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