Emergency Medical Science Trainer

McHenry County College; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

McHenry County College seeks day/night EMS Trainers to support the EMS program across McHenry County locations. Classes may include daytime, evening, or weekend sessions, with up to 29 hours per week per semester.

Instructors provide hands-on labs and theoretical instruction aligned with IDPH Rules and National EMS Education Standards. Applicants must hold an Illinois EMS license (EMT/Paramedic) or RN, maintain CPR for Healthcare Providers, and have at least 3 years of direct patient care.

Qualifications

• Illinois EMT/Paramedic/RN license required.
• CPR for Healthcare Provider required.
• Ability to obtain EMS System Protocol Competency.
• Minimum 3 years of direct patient care experience.
• Commitment to professional growth in teaching content.
• Commitment to teaching and motivating a diverse student body.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in the EMS program under oversight.
• Teach skills labs per National EMS Education Standards and IDPH requirements.
• Available to teach daytime, evening, or weekend classes.
• Teach at various locations throughout McHenry County.
• Conduct student conferences as needed.
• Work cooperatively within the department and College.
• Regularly assess student learning.
• Use varied teaching styles to meet different learning styles.
• Maintain physical ability to perform duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

EMS license

CPR for Healthcare Provider

Job description

Looking for day/night shift EMS Trainers, hours may vary | Up to 29 hours per week per semester. Rates may vary depending on availability and classes assigned.

Including but are not limited to:

• Provides instruction in the EMS program offered through McHenry County College under the oversight of the McHenry Western Lake County EMS System, for the purpose of eligibility for initial licensure, continuing education, and professional growth in accordance with IDPH Rules and Regulations and the National EMS Education Standards
• Teaches skills labs in accordance with the National EMS Education Standards and the IDPH requirement for certification/licensure at EMR, EMT, or Paramedic scope of practice
• Available to teach daytime, evening, or weekend classes, as needed
• Available to teach at various locations throughout McHenry County where EMS classes are held
• Available for student conferences either before or after class, and by College email if necessary
• Work cooperatively within the department, the division, and throughout the College in striving for educational excellence
• Conduct regular assessment of student learning
• Utilize a variety of teaching styles to satisfy the different learning styles of students
• Physical ability to perform functional requirements of the position.

• Illinois Licensed EMT, Paramedic, or Registered Nurse
• CPR for Healthcare Provider
• Ability to obtain current EMS System Protocol Competency
• 3 years’ experience providing direct patient care in the prehospital, Emergency Department or Critical Care setting
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth, especially regarding contemporary expertisespecific to assigned teaching content
• Commitment to the mission of the community college, and to teaching and motivating community college students in ways appropriate to their diverse backgrounds and learning styles

• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Adheres to policy/procedure and safety standards of McHenry County College and the McHenry Western Lake County EMS System.

• Illinois Licensed EMT, Paramedic, or Registered Nurse
• CPR for Healthcare Provider
• Ability to obtain current EMS System Protocol Competency
• 3 years’ experience providing direct patient care in the prehospital, Emergency Department or Critical Care setting
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth, especially regarding contemporary expertisespecific to assigned teaching content
• Commitment to the mission of the community college, and to teaching and motivating community college students in ways appropriate to their diverse backgrounds and learning styles

• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Adheres to policy/procedure and safety standards of McHenry County College and the McHenry Western Lake County EMS System.