EMS Instructor - Pool

Mercy Health System; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking an EMS Instructor to educate EMTs, AEMTs and paramedics across multiple formats. You will develop courses, provide clinical and online instruction, and mentor junior instructors to maintain high educational standards at Mercyhealth's Illinois facilities.

The role requires state EMS licensure, BLS and AHAs instructor credentials, and willingness to travel up to 20% for off-site sessions. The position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• University or community college degree in Emergency Care (EMT/AEMT/Paramedic/RN/PA/DO/MD)
• RN/BSN preferred or enrolled in BSN program
• Two years EMS experience in respective state (WI license)
• Licensure as EMS instructor II or pursuing certification
• Basic Life Support (AHA) required within 3 months
• Certified AHA Instructor in BLS/ACLS/PALS within 1 year

Responsibilities

• Lead EMS course development and evaluation per state and national guidelines
• Instruct in at least one AHA course (BLS, ACLS, PALS)
• Deliver classroom, lab and online instruction with varied formats
• Mentor and supervise junior instructors
• Maintain accurate class records and schedule
• Travel off-site for educational presentations up to 20%

Skills

Teaching

Public speaking

Mentoring

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

EMS/ Emergency Care degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

OVERVIEWThe EMS Instructor, under the direct supervision of the EMS Unit Supervisor/EMS Coordinator, provides education and training to all disciplines of emergency care providers. They take a leadership role in course development through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of classroom, laboratory, clinical and on-line instruction.Schedule: PRN/Pool - Flexible as neededShift: DaysESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDemonstrates 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 classroomDemonstrates 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 criteriaEngages the learner and provides well timed and effective feedbackProvides mentorship and/or supervision to the novice instructorInstructs in the at least one of the American Heart Association Classes (BLS, ACLS, PALS).Document, collect, maintain and submit accurate class recordsTeach 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 EXPERIENCEGraduation 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/LICENSURERequired 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) monthsCertified American Heart Association Instructor in at least one level (BLS, ACLS, PALS) within 1 yearOTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIESLanguage SkillsAbility 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 SkillsAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.Computer SkillsTo perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software, including development of Power Points for the classroomOther QualificationsMust be willing to travel off site for educational presentations 20% of the time.LEVEL OF SUPERVISIONThis 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 - $41.57Mercyhealth 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 benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here for more details.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 50One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working MothersA Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women