EMS Instructor - Pool

Mercyhealth; Janesville (WI); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking an EMS Instructor for our Janesville, WI campus to lead course development and classroom, lab, clinical, and online instruction across EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic programs. You will mentor junior instructors, ensure compliance with Wisconsin and national guidelines, and manage class documentation.

The role requires delivering BLS/ACLS/PALS instruction, applying adult-learning principles, and coordinating varied formats and schedules (day/evening).

Qualifications

• Graduation from a University or Community College with a degree or certificate in an Emergency Care discipline.
• Two years of experience providing Emergency Care in Wisconsin.
• State of Wisconsin or Illinois EMS Instructor certification preferred or in progress.
• BLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• AHA Instructor certification in at least one level (BLS, ACLS, PALS) within 1 year.
• Willingness to travel off site for educational presentations up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Develop EMT/AEMT/Paramedic and/or AHA course curricula following state and national guidelines.
• Provide quality instruction across cognitive, psychomotor and affective learning domains.
• Apply Adult Learning principles and set clear course goals for participants.
• Mentor and supervise novice instructors and provide timely feedback.
• Instruct in at least one AHA class (BLS/ACLS/PALS) and document records.
• Deliver instruction in varied formats and locations (day/evening, main campus, mobile labs, client sites).
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service with Mercy partners and students.

Skills

Public speaking

Curriculum development

Teaching

Adult learning theory

Team player

Travel willingness

Education

Emergency care degree or certificate

RN/BSN preferred

Tools

Word processing

PowerPoint

Job description

## EMS Instructor - PoolApply: Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center - Janesville, WI: MercyCare Building - Janesville, WI: PRN: Posted Today: 2026-03336**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**: Variable/Flexible**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 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/OR 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) If RN, BSN preferred or enrolled in BSN program. Two years of experience providing Emergency Care in ones State of Wisconsin Licensed level.**CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE**Required certification applicable to training assigned (i.e. State of Wisconsin or Illinois Licensed Emergency Care Provider, or other applicable certification, such as EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, RN, PA, DO or MD) State of Wisconsin or Illinois Certified EMS Instructor II or working toward completion preferredBasic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required within three (3) months Certified American Heart Association Instructor in at least one level (BLS, ACLS, PALS) within 1 year **OTHER 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. **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