Emergency Medical Science Trainer

Mchenry-County-College; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, IL seeks EMS Trainers for day and night classes. The role involves instructing in the EMS program under IDPH/National standards, leading skills labs, and supporting student licensure progression.

You will teach at various locations, hold student conferences, assess learning, and adapt teaching styles. Eligible candidates must hold Illinois EMS license (EMT/Paramedic) or RN, CPR for Healthcare Provider, and show three years of direct patient care

Qualifications

• Illinois licensed EMT, Paramedic, or RN required.
• CPR for Healthcare Provider certification required.
• Ability to obtain current EMS System Protocol Competency.
• 3 years of direct patient care in prehospital, ED, or critical care.

Responsibilities

• Instruct EMS program courses and skills labs according to standards.
• Provide day, evening, or weekend teaching as needed.
• Confer with students before/after class and via college email.
• Teach at multiple locations throughout McHenry County.

Skills

Teaching

EMS knowledge

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Education

EMS licensure

Tools

CPR Certification

EMS Protocol Competency

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.