What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Service Specialist - 50% -Emergency Medical Services Learning Resources Center (EMSLRC) position at Jobs@UIOWA?
The Emergency Medical Services Learning Resources Center (EMSLRC), Instructional Service Specialist, provides instruction and support to faculty, staff, and students for purposes of training and, intermediate and advanced-level emergency medicine courses (i.e., BLS, ACLS, PALS, EMS initial education). Instruction and support include, but is not limited to the design, and knowledge of current classroom/online assessment, curriculum, and presentation for all programmatic-related elements. Instructional activities may occur on the UI Health Care campus or at offsite locations throughout the State of Iowa. Department hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday although instructional activities may require work during night and weekend hours. This position is a 50% position, responsible for 20 hours per week.
Position Responsibilities
Instruct, Train, Consult, Support:
- Coordinate the operation of and/or serve as the primary or secondary instructor for EMS initial education programs, EMS refresher programs, American Heart Association (AHA) and other nationally recognized course(s) as assigned.
- Consult and collaborate with faculty, staff and external agencies regarding instructional needs and the application of instructional design and tools in the delivery of instruction.
- Schedule adjunct faculty, staff instructors, and contract instructors as needed for courses in the area of responsibility.
Evaluate/assess student skills:
- Provide consulting and instructional services for classroom, skills labs, and simulation activities.
- Evaluate candidates participating in state and national certification psychomotor examinations.
- Provide the EMSLRC Director and Medical Director with regular updates regarding student progression.
- Respond to all questions/inquiries in a timely and effective manner. Includes but not limited to applicants, course participants, faculty, UI Health Care and University of Iowa staff, and external customers and agencies.
- Assist the EMSLRC Director and Medical Director in coordinating the efforts of hospitals and field agencies serving as affiliates to the EMSLRC EMS education programs.
Design and Create Instructional Materials:
- Design, develop and evaluate instructional materials. Evaluate the effectiveness of the strategies and educational approaches used.
- Assure course curricula is consistent with AHA, National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, and the National EMS Education Standards.
- Develop, prepare, assemble and distribute handouts/materials for course participants updating and editing as necessary.
- Consult and collaborate with the EMSLRC medical director to ensure current, evidence-based emergency medicine standards of care, literature, and practices are utilized.
Facilities/Technology Management:
- Manage the instructional facility including the classrooms, labs, and mobile equipment.
- Administer, operate and manage courseware management systems (i.e., ICON, Canvas).
- Support the application of technology within the teaching facility.
- Operate and maintain complex equipment, requiring specialized knowledge or skills such as trainers and simulation manikins.
- Assure facilities are compliant with federal and state regulations and accreditation standards.
- Provide routine cleaning and preventative maintenance of training equipment.
Operational Management:
- Provide guidance regarding teaching materials and presentations.
- Oversee, manage and maintain approval and data for EMS Continuing Education Programs.
- Manage student applications, interview processes and general course information.
- Develop, prepare and monitor course enrollments and generate enrollment, completion, and course-related outcomes measurement reports for administrative review and to meet accreditation and regulatory requirements.
- Evaluate and implement changes to EMSLRC educational programs to support the mission, strategic plan and financial integrity in accordance with overall departmental objectives.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Education Requirement:
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Master’s degree in education or an EMS-related discipline is desired.
- Current knowledge of emergency medicine standards of care, literature, and current practices.
Experience Requirement:
- Minimum three (3) years of prehospital EMS or related public safety experience.
- Previous experience providing adult instruction or health care education with distance education experience preferred.
- Previous experience in the design of curriculum or course construction.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines, conduct follow-up and multi-task within a changing environment, under minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills with students, professional health care staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal communications/interactions.
- Working knowledge of computer software applications such as Microsoft Office and Canvas.
Certification/Licensure Requirement:
- Nationally certified (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians) Paramedic. Nationally certified EMT or Advanced EMT applicants may be considered with Paramedic certification required within two years of appointment.
- Iowa EMS provider certification or reciprocity-eligible at the level of national certification
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor (Paramedic)
- American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor (Paramedic)
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field required (i.e. Nursing, Education, Criminal Justice, Fire Science).
- Five (5) years of experience performing direct patient care as an EMS provider in an urban EMS system
- Fire service or EMS leadership experience at the company officer or field supervisor level
- National certification as an EMS educator (NCEE) or Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)
- Experience precepting EMS students during field internship
Application Process: In order to be considered applicants must upload a resume and cover letter clearly addressing how the required and desired qualifications of this position have been met. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Contact information: UIHC-EMS-HR@healthcare.uiowa.edu or katie-mcvay@uiowa.edu.
