EMS Lead Instructor

Superior Ambulance Service, Inc.; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Superior Ambulance Service in Elmhurst, IL is seeking an EMS Lead Instructor to join the Education team. The role involves planning, scheduling, and teaching EMT classes, and coordinating guest speakers for the program.

You will maintain required records, manage EMT program supplies, and participate in program reviews along with AHA/NAEMT course offerings. A valid IL EMT/Paramedic license and Lead Instructor license are required.

Qualifications

• Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and an active Illinois EMT/Paramedic license.
• Lead Instructor license in Illinois is required to teach EMT/Paramedic courses.
• Ability to demonstrate, teach, and lead all EMT/Paramedic aspects; CPR certification within 2 months.

Responsibilities

• Teaches all aspects of EMT courses, including didactic and practical skill sets.
• Maintains records, forms, waivers, and required documentation for EMT programs.
• Manages inventory, ordering, and receipt of EMT program supplies.
• Supports instructor development and program reviews.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

HIPAA knowledge

OSHA knowledge

Adult education

Employee advocacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Active Illinois EMT/Paramedic License

Illinois Lead Instructor License

CPR Certification

Job description

Overview

Superior Ambulance Service started in 1959 with one ambulance and today is the largest independent, locally owned, and operated emergency medical services provider in the Midwest. Superior employs more than 4,000 licensed EMT, Paramedics and Nurses, operating a fleet of more than 800 ambulances throughout Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin with over 55 locations. Superior also provides Critical Care, helicopter, and fixed wing emergency medical transportation.

The EMS Lead Instructor works directly under the Education Manager, instructing EMT classes. The EMS Lead Instructor is responsible for planning, scheduling, and instructing the classes, as well as scheduling guest speakers/instructors for the class.

Responsibilities

The primary duties and responsibilities of the EMS Lead Instructor consist of, but are not limited to the following:

• Teaches all aspects of an EMT course as assigned (includes didactic and EMT skill set component).
• Participates in compilation and record keeping of all required forms, waivers, physicals, required by the EMT Program and its partners.
• Maintains records as required by local EMS Agency, as well as State EMS Authority and NREMT (National Association of EMTs).
• Maintain records as mandated for the EMT CE (Continuing Education) Program.
• Partakes in inventory, ordering and receiving supplies and equipment for the EMT Program.
• Engages in emergency preparedness drill opportunities with students.
• Maintains office hours and participates in department agendas.
• Participation and implementation of departmental and program reviews.
• Completes additional faculty responsibilities, including AHA/NAEMT course offerings as well as orientation trainings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Personable with good organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fluid environment and demonstrate improvisational skills.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, and other related areas.
• Well versed in company policies and procedures as written in the employee handbook.
• Able to present information to adult learners in a controlled environment.
• Demonstrates employee advocacy.
• Knowledgeable and abilty to demonstrate the mechanics of proper lifting, driving and maintaining ambulances, CPR, reporting, and other job related responsibilities for EMT’s and Paramedics.
• Ability to go to Superior Ambulance IL HQ in Elmhurst, IL when needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• Active Illinois EMT/Paramedic License
• Illinois Lead Instructor License
• Ability to demonstrate, teach, and lead all aspects of the EMT/Paramedic job
• Recieve CPR Certification within 2 months, if not already acquired

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPR Instructor
• ACLS/PALS Certification
• BTLS/PHTLS Certification
• HAZMAT Awareness Certification
• PEPP Certification
• GEMS Certification
• Superior Employee

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Health/Dental/Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunity for Career Growth

Salary Range

USD $22.00 - USD $40.00 /Hr. rates offered based on years of experience