EMS Instructor - Pool

Mercy Health System; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Time off

On-demand pay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking an EMS Instructor to lead course development and deliver EMS education across multiple settings, including classrooms, labs, and clinical sites. You will apply adult-learning principles, assess learner progress, and provide mentorship to novice instructors.

The role emphasizes flexibility in scheduling (Day shifts, PRN/Pool) and requires certification in BLS and at least one AHA instructor level within a year.

Qualifications

• Degree or certificate in an Emergency Care discipline.
• Two years of Emergency Care experience in Wisconsin.
• BLS certification within three months.
• AHA Instructor certification in at least one level within one year.

Responsibilities

• Develop EMT, AEMT, Paramedic and/or AHA course curricula per state and national guidelines.
• Instruct in at least one American Heart Association class (BLS/ACLS/PALS).
• Provide quality instruction across cognitive, psychomotor and affective domains.
• Maintain class records and student progress; provide timely feedback.
• Mentor/supervise junior instructors and adapt teaching to learner needs.
• Travel up to 20% for educational presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Instruction

Adult learning

Assessment

Mentorship

Customer service

Public speaking

BLS/ACLS/PALS

Documentation

Travel readiness

Education

Emergency Care degree/cert

EMT/Paramedic certification

RN/BSN preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Word processing

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. 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 needed 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 preferred
• Basic 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

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 benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.

• retirement
• time off
• on-demand pay
• access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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 For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations. As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.