EMS Instructor

Advocate Health; Elkhorn (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks an EMS education instructor to plan, develop and deliver EMS courses using on-site, online or blended formats. The role collaborates with EMS leads to update curriculum and participates in quality improvement data collection and reporting.

The instructor must maintain current AEMT/EMT/paramedic or AP provider credentials and meet licensing requirements. The successful candidate will teach a minimum of eight classes per quarter, contribute to program development, and engage

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• Completion of an EMS provider or advanced practice provider program required.

Responsibilities

• Supports mission, vision, and strategic initiatives.
• Maintains EMS licensure, certifications, continuing education and professional development.
• Uses adult learning principles to plan, develop and facilitate EMS education.
• Delivers instruction through on-site, online or hybrid/blended formats.
• Collaborates with EMS team to evaluate and update offerings.
• Collects quality improvement data and submits reports as needed.
• Collects and submits attendance records.
• Provides minimum of 8 classes per quarter.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organization

Prioritization

Problem solving

Team building

Collaboration

Learning management systems

Simulation training

Multimedia training

Emerging technologies

Education

High School Diploma

EMS provider program

Tools

Learning Management System

High-fidelity simulation

Multimedia training

Emerging technologies

Job description

Major Responsibilities:

• Supports the organization's mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives.




• Maintains Emergency Medical Services or advanced practice licensure, certifications, continuing education and professional development and stays current in field.




• Utilizes adult learning principles to plan, develop and facilitate Emergency Medical Services education where applicable.




• Provides instruction through a variety of delivery methods including on-site training for external customers, online or hybrid/blended, and interactive distance learning where applicable.




• Works collaboratively with EMS Lead Instructor and Emergency Medical Services Community Educator to evaluate, update and revise program offerings.




• Participates in collection of quality improvement data and statistics and completes reports as needed.




• Collects and submits attendance records to the Emergency Medical Services coordinator Community Educator or designee.




• Submits availability to provide instruction for a minimum of 8 (eight) classes per quarter. Must be available for the minimum number of sessions per quarter as directed.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required:

• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) license issued by the state of Wisconsin, or




• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Intermediate license issued by the state of Wisconsin, or




• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic license issued by the state of Wisconsin or the state in which the team member practices, or




• Current Advanced Practice Provider (RN, PA, etc.) license issued by the state of Wisconsin, or the state in which the team member practices and eligible for reciprocity within 6 months of hire.




• American Heart Association BCLS Instructor - Current or able to obtain within 6 months of hire




• American Heart Association ACLS Provider – Current or able to obtain within 6 months of hire




• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license

Education Required:

• High School Graduate.


• Completion of an Emergency Medical Services Provider or advanced practice provider program.

Experience Required

• Typically 2 years or equivalent (4000 hours) of experience as a licensed AEMT, Intermediate, Paramedic, or Advanced Practice Provider in pre-hospital emergency care environment.


• Previous EMS teaching experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• High level of attention to detail.


• Proficient computer skills, use of electronic mail and experience with software to prepare and present documents, presentations, spreadsheets, etc.


• Excellent communication (written and verbal), listening and interpersonal skills.


• Demonstrates human relation skills with the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of team members, emergency medical services providers and physicians.


• Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others.


• Excellent organization, prioritization and problem‑solving skills.


• Demonstrates time management skills with an ability to multi‑task and prioritize in an environment with frequent interruptions.


• Demonstrates coordination, collaboration, delegation and team building skills.


• Experience with or willingness to learn the following supportive technologies: online learning management system, high-fidelity simulation, multi‑media based, and emerging technologies.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently during work shift. Must be able to:


• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist. Lift up to 20 lbs over the head.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.