EMS Education Lead & Paramedic Program Coordinator

Prime Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

St Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, IL seeks a Per Diem EMS Education Coordinator to assess, plan and coordinate the EMS program’s education and student activities. You will lead initial and ongoing continuing education for ALS and BLS, and coordinate with area colleges for paramedic student rotations.

The role emphasizes clinical competence, professional development and patient safety within Illinois guidelines, with preferred instructor certifications and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Three to five years’ experience in the IL EMS field required.
• Emergency driving experience required.
• IDPH/NREMT licensure as EMT-Paramedic; ability to obtain IDPH Lead Instructor Licensure.
• Current American Heart Association ACLS Certification (Instructor preferred).
• Current Pediatric Life Support or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Providers Certification (Instructor preferred).
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Associate Degree with NAEMSE instructor course and teaching internship, or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess plans and coordinate EMS program educational activities.
• Plan and teach initial and ongoing continuing education for ALS and BLS.
• Coordinate paramedic student program with area colleges.
• Maintain files for education and orientation of students.
• Align program goals with clinical competence, professional development, quality and patient safety.

Skills

EMS experience

Emergency driving

IDPH/NREMT EMT-Paramedic licensure

ACLS Instructor (preferred)

PALS/PEPP Instructor (preferred)

Driver's License

NAEMSE instructor training

Teaching internship/equivalent

Education

Associate Degree + NAEMSE instructor course

Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare field preferred

Job description

St Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, IL seeks a Per Diem EMS Education Coordinator to assess, plan and coordinate the EMS program’s education and student activities. You will lead initial and ongoing continuing education for ALS and BLS, and coordinate with area colleges for paramedic student rotations.

The role emphasizes clinical competence, professional development and patient safety within Illinois guidelines, with preferred instructor certifications and a valid driver’s license.