Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Follow the Mission, Values, and Department Expectations.
• Provide high quality emergent and non-emergent operations training to all DFPD members. Ensure that training is accomplished in a timely, cost-effective, and safe manner.
• Assist in precepting and field training as assigned; to help with coaching, development, and assessing clinical care.
• Work under the direction of the Training Chief in collaboration with the EMS Chief and Medical Director to design, develop, implement and administor a performance-based training and evaluative program.
• Utilize multiple instructional methodologies to deliver EMS training.
• Keep informed on local, state, and national training opportunities to assist in employee and departmental professional development.
• Assist in monitoring certification and training requirements as dictated by Colorado Department of Health and Environment (CDPHE), The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians' (NREMT), and other applicable agencies.
• Assist with EMS hiring and promotional assessments.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with local healthcare training and education partners.
• Develop realistic scenario-based training utilizing current technology.
• Develop recommendations for training equipment and scenario manikins to increase high fidelity EMS training.
• Participate in internal and external EMS committees under the guidance and approval of supervisor.
• Staffing in operations on an ambulance 1-2 days a month to maintain personal clinical proficiency.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
• Knowledge and understanding of adult learning models.
• Knowledge and operation of general office equipment, inclusive of computers, software, and audiovisual equipment.
• Skilled with written and verbal communication within all levels of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to communicate and interact with officers and other professionals internally and externally to form mutually beneficial relationships.
• Knowledge and ability to apply training according to current EMS Protocols and standards.
• Knowledge of current trends and research in EMS clinical care to help promote the advancement of a high functioning and progressive EMS program.
• Knowledge of applicable CDHPE rules and state waiver requirements.
Requirements
Required:
• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
• Valid driver’s license
• Colorado Paramedic; or Registered Nurse Equivalent or Higher (with pre-hospital EMS experience)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
Preferred and/or ability to obtain
• ACLS Instructor (within 12 months)
• PALS instructor (within 12 months)
• BLS Instructor (within 6 months)
• Colorado EMS Primary Instructor or equivalent education
• Five years of clinical experience with the skills to successfully perform the essential functions.
WORK REQUIREMENTS
• This is a 40-hour position with a variable schedule and attendance, based upon the needs of the department with supervisor approval.
Summary
Provide high quality clinical care training and education to all members. As a member of the Training Division, research, plan, and implement basic and advanced training programs to maintain and raise the knowledge and skill level of medical providers while collaborating with all response divisions of Durango Fire & Rescue.