EMS Academy Skills Trainer-Pool

Grady Health System offers many career paths for Emergency Medicine. Whether you have many years of experience or are in the early stages on your career, you can find a rewarding position at Grady!

Job Title: EMS Academy Skills Trainer

Location: Atlanta, GA

Job Type:  PRN

Shift/ Schedule: Variable

SUMMARY
The EMS Skills Trainer directs and evaluates all aspects of skills training instruction for EMT/Paramedic programs within the Grady EMS Academy.  This position ensures that the department's mission, core values, and clinical standards of care are maintained through the education provided to students.  The EMS Skills Trainer will coordinate with the Program Director for skills check off information and ensures timely and appropriate delivery of scheduled training.  This position assesses student practical skills, providing positive and timely feedback. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED required
• Two (2) years of related experience required
• Must hold current Georgia EMT-I or A-EMT license and be in good standing with the State Office.
  • Paramedic or RN a plus.  
  • Georgia Level II or III Instructor preferred.
• Maintains familiarity with and support all accreditation standards.
• Must have a valid GA Driver's license with an acceptable MVR. 

EOE-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

PRN staff are required to work a minimum of three (12 hour) shifts per schedule, yet hours are based on the needs of the unit(s) and are not guaranteed. (Length of shifts may vary) PRN staff may sign up in advance based on the needs of their home unit or other units within the department and may also be called when needs arise. PRN staff must be flexible with regard to floating to other areas within the department as needed. They are considered the first to float in order to assure safe staffing requirements across the nursing units.

Weekend Requirements: One (1) weekend shift per 4- week schedule. (Friday 7pm – Monday 7am)

Holiday Requirements: Must work two (2) holidays per year: One major (Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s) and one minor (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day or Martin Luther King Day).