EMS Instructor - Paramedic

Reeves County Emergency Services District Nos 1& 2; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,477; Full time

Job summary

Reeves County Emergency Services District Nos.1 & 2 seeks an EMS Instructor-Paramedic in Pecos, TX to lead the High School EMT program under the EMS Training Division. You will deliver classroom and lab instruction, coordinate sessions, and manage student records and certifications.

The role includes teaching continuing education for EMTs, updating curricula, and supporting simulation exercises, with requirements including EMT-Paramedic certification, EMS Instructor certification, and AHA

Qualifications

• TDSHS EMT-Paramedic Certification or Licensed Paramedic required.
• TDSHS EMS Instructor Certification required.
• AHA BLS & ACLS required; PALS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and manage all aspects of the High School EMT Program under direction of the EMS Training Division.
• Deliver classroom, practical laboratory, and scenario-based instruction.
• Schedule and coordinate classroom sessions, skills laboratories, clinical rotations, and field internships.
• Monitor student academic performance and provide updates to the EMS Training Battalion Chief.
• Evaluate student competency through written examinations, practical skills testing, and scenario evaluations.
• Maintain student records, attendance, grades, competencies, and required documentation.
• Coordinate National Registry and Texas Department of State Health Services certification preparation.
• Ensure compliance with TDSHS requirements and program standards when applicable.
• Maintain communication with EMS Training Division, school administrators, counselors, and parents.
• Recruit prospective students and participate in educational outreach activities.
• Teach continuing education courses for EMTs, Advanced EMTs, and Paramedics.
• Update course curriculum to reflect current evidence-based EMS practice.
• Assist with annual competency assessments.
• Support new employee orientation.
• Develop multimedia presentations, skills stations, simulation exercises, and examinations.
• Create simulation scenarios and practical evaluations.
• Participate in protocol implementation and rollout training.
• Serve as an instructor or observer during disaster drills, mass casualty exercises, and community education programs.
• Maintain agency training records and documentation.
• Assist with special projects assigned by the EMS Training Division.

Skills

Adult Learning Principles

National EMS Education Standards

Medical Terminology

Anatomy and Physiology

Microsoft Office

Learning Management Systems

Education

TDSHS EMT-Paramedic Certification

TDSHS EMS Instructor Certification

AHA BLS & ACLS

AHA PALS (within 90 days)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning Management Systems

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

EMS Instructor - Param译ic

Full Time Pecos, TX, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1046

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $130,477.32 Annually

The EMS Instructor - Paramedic is responsible for the planning, delivery, administration, and evaluation of the agency’s High School Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) education program. This position serves as a member of the EMS Training Division and will assist in agency education programs, continuing education, simulation training, and other duties assigned under the direction of the EMS Training Battalion Chief.

Role and Responsibilities

High School EMT Program

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and manage all aspects of the High School EMT Program under direction of the EMS Training Division
• Deliver classroom, practical laboratory, and scenario-based instruction
• Schedule and coordinate classroom sessions, skills laboratories, clinical rotations, and field internships
• Monitor student academic performance and provide updates to the EMS Training Battalion Chief
• Evaluate student competency through written examinations, practical skills testing, and scenario evaluations
• Maintain student records, attendance, grades, competencies, and required documentation
• Coordinate National Registry and Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) certification preparation
• Ensure compliance with TDSHS requirements and program standards when applicable
• Maintain communication with the EMS Training Division, school administrators, counselors, and parents
• Recruit prospective students and participate in educational outreach activities

EMS Training Division

• Teach continuing education courses for EMTs, Advanced EMTs, and Paramedics
• Update course curriculum to reflect current evidence-based EMS practice
• Assist with annual competency assessments
• Support new employee orientation
• Develop multimedia presentations, skills stations, simulation exercises, and examinations
• Create simulation scenarios and practical evaluations
• Participate in protocol implementation and rollout training
• Serve as an instructor or observer during disaster drills, mass casualty exercises, and community education programs
• Maintain agency training records and documentation
• Assist with special projects assigned by the EMS Training Division

Education, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• TDSHS EMT-Paramedic Certification or Licensed Paramedic Required
• TDSHS EMS Instructor Certification Required
• AHA BLS & ACLS Required
• AHA PALS Required within 90 days of hire
• Previous EMS Experience Preferred
• Previous EMS Instructor Experience Preferred

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of:

• Adult Learning Principles
• National EMS Education Standards
• Medical Terminology
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Learning Management Systems

Ability to:

• Develop instructional materials
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Adapt instructional methods to meet diverse learning needs

Additional Notes

None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a general office environment.

Reeves County Emergency Services District Nos.1 & 2 are Equal Opportunity Employers. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, RCESD 1 & 2 will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and prospective employees with disabilities. The statements in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to the classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. This document in no way constitutes a contract of employment. RCESD 1 & 2 reserves the right to modify job descriptions, policies, or any other procedural documents at any time, for any reason without prior notice.