Preceptor, Emergency Medical Science

Description

The Emergency Medical Science ( EMS ) Preceptor at Guilford Technical Community College is responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective preceptor activities, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field.

He / she will be responsible for quality preceptor experiences and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college

The EMS Preceptor works in collaboration and conjunction with the EMS Curriculum program and supports program functions by precepting students in a clinical environment.

He / she will also work to maintain program compliance with accreditation standards in accordance to Guilford Technical Community College ( GTCC ), North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services ( NCOEMS ), American Heart Association ( AHA ), and the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

This position reports directly to the Director of the EMS Program.

Duties / Functions

Clinical Preceptor

Provide support to the EMS Program in the following areas :

• Provide supervision and education to EMS Curriculum students within the clinical environment.
• Complete all required student reporting and evaluations in a timely manner and in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the GTCC EMS Curriculum program, NC Office of EMS and CoAEMSP regulations.

Difficult Challenges

Contacts

Education Required

Certification the Preceptor will have the educational background needed to meet accreditation / approval, certification and departmental requirements.

North Carolina Paramedic Certification

Education Preferred

• Associate degree in Emergency Medical Science ( EMS ) from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Level I EMS Instructor certification
• EMS -Specific instructor certifications : Advanced Cardiac Life Support ( ACLS ), Basic Life Support ( BLS ), Pediatric Advanced Life Support ( PALS ), Prehospital Trauma Life Support ( PHTLS ), etc.

Experience Required

• One-year full-time experience as a Paramedic in a 911 EMS service
• Letter of recommendation from current employer stating that the applicant can function as a EMS preceptor within that agency.

Experience Preferred

• Greater than one year of relevant field experience in Emergency Medical Science ( EMS ).
• Community College teaching or training experience preferred.

KSA Required

The Preceptor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its open door policy.

He / she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Preceptor must be able to :

1. Multi-task

2. Respect Diversity

3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.

4. Create and maintain a learner centered environment

5. Communicate effectively

6. Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions

KSA Preferred

Department / Job Specific Requirements

The following (compliance) training is required and must be completed within the first 30 days of hire with annual refresher training thereafter : (additional training may be added as needed)

• Reporting Requirements
• Anti-Discrimination / Harassment & Title IX
• Safety / Shooter on Campus
• Personal Information Protection Training ( PIP )
• Ethics and Social Responsibility

Physical Demands

Physical Activity : Primarily sitting

Environmental Hazard(s) : 30-70%

Lifting : >

50lbs.

Hear and see

Stand extended periods of time (up to 4 hours)

Lift up to 75 pounds unassisted.

Stoop, bend, squat, lift, reach overhead

Use and manipulate EMS equipment according to industry standards

Participate in and demonstrate physical aspects of EMS work and physical training

Other :

1. Criminal history checks and drug screening with acceptable results are required.

2. Requires evening and weekend hours

3. Must work at off locations.

4. Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record