EMS Paramedic Educator & Training Lead

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

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