EMS Instructor (PRN) — Flexible Schedule, Impactful Training

Mercyhealth; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking an EMS Instructor for its Prehospital and Emergency Services Center in Rockford, IL. This PRN/day-shift role focuses on developing EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic curricula and delivering accredited education across classroom, lab, clinical, and online formats.

The instructor will apply adult learning principles, mentor junior instructors, and ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with state and national guidelines (Wisconsin/Illinois).

Qualifications

• Degree or certificate in an Emergency Care discipline (EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, RN, PA, DO, MD).
• Two years of Emergency Care experience in Wisconsin or state of licensure.
• State of Wisconsin or Illinois EMS Instructor certification or working toward.
• BLS certification required within three months; AHA Instructor in at least one level within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Lead course development through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of classroom, lab, clinical and online instruction.
• Instruct in AHA courses (BLS, ACLS, PALS) and document class records accurately.
• Deliver instruction using varied formats (day/evening, on campus, mobile labs, at students' sites).
• Mentor and supervise junior instructors; provide timely feedback to learners.

Skills

EMT/AEMT/Paramedic certification

Educational instruction

Adult learning

Communication

Education

Emergency Care degree/certification

RN with BSN preferred

Tools

Word processing

PowerPoint

Job description

Mercyhealth is seeking an EMS Instructor for its Prehospital and Emergency Services Center in Rockford, IL. This PRN/day-shift role focuses on developing EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic curricula and delivering accredited education across classroom, lab, clinical, and online formats.

The instructor will apply adult learning principles, mentor junior instructors, and ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with state and national guidelines (Wisconsin/Illinois).