EMS Paramedic Educator

CommonSpirit Health; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking an Educator EMS Paramedic to lead the development, coordination, and instruction of EMS courses and continuing education. The role ensures curricula meet state and DOT standards and applies adult learning principles in both formal lectures and hands-on field experiences.

The position emphasizes building CQI-driven improvements in prehospital care, developing annual schedules, and serving as a liaison across EMS agencies and hospital service lines to optimize

Qualifications

• Three years EMS experience, ideally in field and hospital settings, Colorado connections.
• Two years developing educational programs using adult learning principles.
• Knowledge of computer instructional tech and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of medical/trauma terminology, pharmacology, treatment modalities and interventions.
• Colorado State Paramedic Certification or NRP with reciprocity eligibility.
• Instructor courses within hire window or after.
• BLS Certification and BLS Instructor requirements.
• ACLS Certification and Instructor requirements.
• PALS Certification and instructor requirements.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, coordinate, and conduct innovative EMS training using adult learning principles.
• Enlist, supervise, and evaluate contract instructors and coordinate equipment and AV tech.
• Collect and analyze performance data to drive CQI in prehospital care.
• Develop annual course schedules and clinical rotations; maintain training records and update policies.
• Liaise between EMS agencies and hospital service lines to foster collaboration and ensure patient outcomes.
• Serve as EMS knowledge resource at local, state, and national levels; provide follow-ups and assist the EMS Director.

Skills

EMS education

Adult learning

Teaching

Curriculum development

Instructing

Microsoft Office

Education

Colorado State Paramedic Certification or NRP (reciprocity)

CS Instructor Courses (Assistant & Primary)

BLS Instructor Certification

ACLS Instructor Certification

PALS Instructor Certification

Degree in Health-Related or Teaching-Related Field

Tools

Microsoft Office Professional

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Educator EMS Paramedic, you will be responsible for the development, coordination, and teaching of EMS courses and continuing education programs. You will ensure that all curriculum meets established state and national Department of Transportation standards.

Every day, you will incorporate adult learning principles to provide both formal and informal classroom lectures. Additionally, you will facilitate practical field experiences, lead hands-on skills training, and conduct protocol reviews to enhance the quality of prehospital care.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a commitment to clinical excellence and instructional efficacy. You will be expected to foster an engaging learning environment that prepares students to perform at the highest levels of the EMS field.

• Research, develop, coordinate, and conduct innovative EMS training programs using adult learning principles. Present didactic and practical skills material in formal and informal settings, ensuring all content remains evidence-based and aligned with current quality indicators.

• Enlist, supervise, and evaluate contract instructors while providing them with necessary preparation materials. Coordinate all required educational equipment, supplies, and audiovisual technology, ensuring all resources are operational and effectively utilized.

• Collect, synthesize, and analyze performance data to drive system-wide improvements. Incorporate continuous quality improvement (CQI) principles to monitor prehospital activities—retrospectively, concurrently, and prospectively—and implement necessary changes to enhance patient care.

• Assist in the development of annual course schedules and clinical rotations. Maintain accurate training records, including remediation sessions, attendance, and instructor evaluations, while reviewing and updating department policies to ensure program validity.

• Serve as a primary liaison between EMS agencies and hospital service lines. Mediate interdisciplinary interactions to foster collaboration, reconcile potential conflicts, and educate personnel on shared responsibilities to ensure the best patient outcomes.

• Act as a knowledgeable and reliable resource for EMS topics at local, state, and national levels. Provide timely customer service follow-ups, perform professional investigations, and assist the EMS Director with physician assessments and strategic educational initiatives.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.

• Three (3) years of experience in emergency medical services (EMS), preferably both in field (ambulance and/or fire agency) and in hospital; preferably familiar and connected to Colorado EMS

• Two years of experience in developing educational programs and instructing students by using adult learning principles and instructional methodologies

• Knowledge and experience in computer instructional technology and Microsoft Office Professional software

• Knowledge and experience in medical/trauma terminology, disease conditions, pharmacology, treatment modalities, therapeutic testing and interventions

• Colorado State Paramedic Certification or National Registry Paramedic Certification (with eligibility for reciprocity)

• Colorado State Assistant Instructor Course, Colorado State Primary Instructor Course and Course Administration upon hire or within one year of hire/transfer

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

• Basic Life Support Instructor Certification upon hire or within one (1) year of hire/transfer

• Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Certification

• Advanced Life Support Instructor Certification upon hire or within six (6) months of hire/transfer

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor Certification upon hire or within six (6) months hire/transfer

• If at the time of hire/transfer date candidate has BLS, ACLS, PALS Instructor Certifications then the basic BLS, ACLS and PALS Certifications are not required

Preferred

• Degree in Health-Related or Teaching-Related Field or equivalent education and experience considered

Where You’ll Work

With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Pay Range

$35.59 – $59.77 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.