EMS Instructor - Full Time

Mercy Health Corporation; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Tuition and certification reimburse

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking an EMS Instructor to educate and train emergency care providers under supervision. You will lead course development, plan and evaluate classroom, lab, clinical and online instruction, and adapt formats to student demand.

The role requires delivering at least one AHA class and maintaining records, with travel to off-site locations as needed. 36 hours per week, days shift, on-site at Mercyhealth facilities.

Qualifications

• Degree or certificate in an Emergency Care discipline (e.g., EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, RN, PA, DO, MD).
• CPR within 90 days of hire.
• RN with BSN preferred or enrolled in BSN program.
• Two years of emergency care experience in Wisconsin licensed level.

Responsibilities

• Lead course development and instruction for EMT, AEMT, Paramedic and/or AHA courses.
• Deliver instruction across cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains.
• Apply adult learning principles and set clear course goals and evaluation criteria.
• Instruct in at least one AHA class (BLS, ACLS, PALS).
• Maintain accurate class records and adapt teaching formats to student needs.

Skills

Effective communication

Public speaking

Team player

Time management

Student advocacy

Education

Emergency care degree/cert

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

The EMS Instructor, under the direct supervision of the EMS Unit Supervisor/EMS Coordinator, provides education and training to all disciplines of emergency care providers. Takes a leadership role in course development through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of classroom, laboratory, clinical and on-line instruction.

Schedule

36 hours/week

Shift

Days

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates attributes of a professional educator: Self-motivated, effective communicator, effective time manager, team player, organized, knowledgeable, prepared, confident, respectful, student advocate.
• Responsible for EMT, AEMT ,Paramedic and/or AHA Course development using the guidelines and curriculum outlined by the state ( Wisconsin Department of Family Services and HFS 110) and/or the appropriate national agencies (CoAEMSP, FEMA, American Heart Association, etc.).
• Demonstrates the ability to provide quality instruction in all learning domains ( Cognitive, Psychomotor and Affective)
• Applies the principles of Adult Learning to the classroom
• Demonstrates the ability to set clear and obtainable goals and objective for course participants and then monitor and evaluate student progress according to state, overseeing agency and/or department criteria
• Engages the learner and provides well timed and effective feedback
• Provides mentorship and/or supervision to the novice instructor
• Instructs in the at least one of the American Heart Association Classes (BLS, ACLS, PALS).
• Document, collect, maintain and submit accurate class records
• Teach at varied time and places using varied formats based on student demand: Day or evening, main campus, mobile Sim lab or on site of students' employment.
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with students, customers and Mercy Partners of all disciplines.

Education and Experience

Graduation from a University or Community College with a degree or certificate in an Emergency Care discipline (i.e.: EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, RN, PA, DO, MD, Law Enforcement).
CPR within 90 days
If RN, BSN preferred or enrolled in BSN program.
Two years of experience providing Emergency Care in ones State of Wisconsin Licensed level.

Certification and Licensure

Required certification applicable to training assigned (i.e. State of Wisconsin Licensed Emergency Care Provider, or other applicable certification, such as EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, RN, PA, DO or MD)
State of Wisconsin Certified EMS Instructor II or working toward completion preferred
Certified American Heart Association Instructor in at least one level (BLS, ACLS, PALS), as applicable.
For those driving Mercyhealth vehicles:
Maintain a valid driver's license.
Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth's HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy.
For those driving their personal vehicles:
Maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with proof of vehicle insurance when requested.
Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth's HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy.

Skills and Abilities

Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, customers or employees.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software, including development of Power Points for the classroom
Other Qualifications
Must be willing to travel off site for educational presentations 20%of the time.

Special Physical Demands

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Level of Supervision

This job may require and EMS Instructor 2 to mentor/supervise an EMS Instructor 1This job may require an AHA Instructor to mentor/supervise the AHA Instructor candidate.

PAY RANGE:

$27.71 - $41.57

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Well-being Programs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Demand Pay
• Financial Education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities

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At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women