EMS Instructor

135 Aurora Health Care Southern Lakes, Inc.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks an EMT/EMS educator to support the Lakeland Medical Center EMT program. The role involves delivering instruction across multiple formats, developing materials, and ensuring compliance with licensure and training requirements.

The position is part-time with a mix of day and evening hours, and compensation ranges from 26.55 to 39.85 USD per hour. Strong classroom skills and EMS teaching experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate; Completion of an Emergency Medical Services Provider or advanced practice provider program
• Experience: Typically 2 years or 4000 hours as a licensed AEMT, Intermediate, Paramedic, or Advanced Practice Provider in pre-hospital emergency care; Previous EMS teaching experience
• Knowledge: Proficient with computers, email, and software to prepare documents, presentations, spreadsheets, etc.
• Licensure: AEMT/EMT/Paramedic license or AP Provider license with reciprocity within 6 months of hire and BCLS/ACLS within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supports the organization's mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives.
• Maintains EMS licensure, certifications, continuing education and professional development.
• Uses adult learning principles to plan, develop and facilitate EMS education where applicable.
• Delivers instruction on-site, online or hybrid/blended, and interactive distance learning.
• Collaborates with EMS Lead Instructor and Community Educator to evaluate, update and revise program offerings.
• Collects and submits attendance records and participates in quality improvement data collection and reporting.
• Available to provide instruction for a minimum of 8 sessions per quarter as directed.

Job description

Department: 36202 Aurora Lakeland Medical Center - EMT Program Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hours Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Zero-assigned position. Mix of day and evening hours available. Instructors sign up for a minimum of 8 sessions per quarter. Pay Range $26.55 - $39.85

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.

Our Commitment to You:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

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.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in:

• Cardiovascular Care
• Neurosciences
• Gynecology
• Oncology
• Pediatrics
• Primary Care
• Neurology
• Geriatrics
• Trauma Care