EMS Educator - Paramedic

UCHealth University of Colorado Health; Aurora, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

PTO and paid leave

Tuition reimbursement and education"

Job summary

UCHealth University of Colorado Health seeks an EMS education specialist to lead skill development and quality review for EMS field operations. You will advise staff, develop improvement plans, and coordinate performance initiatives across the organization.

The role emphasizes education program delivery, policy development, and ongoing training for field personnel, with emphasis on maintaining high standards and certification compliance.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or GED; preferred: Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Current and active NREMT-P certification within 1 year of hire; Colorado EMT-P certification within 90 days of hire.
• Instructor certification in ACLS, PALS, BLS or PHTLS within 18 months of hire; BLS and ACLS required.

Responsibilities

• Monitors clinical progress through defined statistics and sampling of patient care records; uses quality improvement to identify trends and coordinate improvements.
• Provides EMS educational programs internally and externally; creates clinical policies, protocols and procedures for leadership review; develops new training methods.
• Files documentation into personnel files/databases and provides progress updates.
• Researches and publishes continuing education opportunities in the region for field staff.

Skills

NREMT-P certification

Colorado EMT-P certification

ACLS/PALS/BLS/PHTLS instructor

EMS education experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Leprino Building AMC, US:CO:Aurora

Department: Prehospital Care Education

Work Schedule: PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Flex

Pay: $25.80 - $38.70 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary

Provides skill development and quality review for EMS field operations. Develops performance improvement and perception plans for staff. Advises new hires and staff responsible for field training.

Responsibilities

• Monitors clinical progress through defined statistical reports and samplings of patient care records. Utilizes quality improvement model to identify trends and coordinate a continuous improvement process.
• Provides EMS educational programs internally and externally. Creates clinical policies, protocols, and procedures for review by leadership. Develops new training methods. Improves education attendance and monitors certification expiration.
• Provides progress updates. Files documentation into personnel files/databases.
• Researches and publishes continuing education opportunities in the region for field associates.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Minimum Required Education: High school diploma or GED. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in related field. Required Licensure/Certification: Current and active National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (NREMT-P) certification within 1 year of hire. Colorado EMT-P certification within 90 days of hire. Instructor in ACLS, PALS, BLS or PHTLS within 18 months of hire. BLS and ACLS required. Valid driver's license required. Minimum Experience: 1 year education experience or 1 year EMS leadership experience.

• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

Employees are our number one asset.

UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *

Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
  • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
  • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

*Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.