Paramedic Educator

Falck is a is a global emergency medical services provider originating from Denmark that services 3 states in the US including: California, Colorado and Texas.  Falck has been operating in the US since 2010 and is one of the largest private providers of emergency medical services in the country today. Our BLS and ALS services impact not only the lives of our patients, but their families and communities.

Compensation: $70,000 -$87,000 (DOE)

Position Summary:

The Paramedic Educator is a vital role responsible for the training, development, and continuing education of emergency medical services (EMS) personnel. This position involves a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on skills training, clinical oversight, and administrative duties. The Paramedic Educator ensures that all field staff, including new hires and seasoned paramedics, are proficient in the latest medical protocols, procedures, and standards of care. They serve as a clinical expert, mentor, and a liaison between field personnel and management, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence in patient care.

What We Offer:

• Robust Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• In house peer support w/clinical oversight
• Monthly CEs w/free access to an online learning platform
• 6% 401 (k) match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Disability & Life Insurance
• 3 weeks Paid time off first year
• Benefits Hub discounts

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Paramedic Educator  may be assigned one of more duties. These duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

·     Dedicated to assisting the Boulder Fire-Rescue Educator with continuing education, EKG classes and IV certification classes.

·     Provide or assist with AHA re-certifications for Boulder Fire-Rescue personnel.

·     Assist Boulder Fire-Rescue EMS Educator or Community Risk Reduction with community CPR and Stop the Bleed classes.

·     The ambulance contractor educator may be utilized by the contractor for their EMS education needs when not being utilized by Boulder Fire-Rescue.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The individual in this position must possess the following qualifications:

·     Have a minimum of at least five (5) years of field experience at the Paramedic level with previous clinical education experience preferred.

·     Must obtain instructor certification credentials in all American Heart Association (AHA) disciplines within six (6) months of contract start.

·    Obtain Handtevy Prehospital Provider & Instructor credentials within six (6) months of contract start.

Working Conditions:

The working conditions described below are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.

·       Small to medium office or shared work space

·      Work varied shifts to include days, nights, weekends and holidays

Physical Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee must regularly lift and/ or move up to 15 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to use a computer for long periods of time
• Ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to repeat the same movements for long periods of time
• Ability to push and lift to 25 lbs.

This job description is a summary of duties, which you are expected to perform in your normal course of work. It is by no means an all-inclusive list but is merely a broad guide of expected duties. You should understand that a job description is neither complete nor permanent; it can be modified at any time with or without notice.

Falck is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.