NEMSA EMS Instructor

National EMS Academy; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) and ESOP

Vacation and Sick time

Job summary

The National EMS Academy, a division of Acadian Ambulance, has an immediate opening for a full-time NEMSA Instructor at the Dallas Campus. This position plans, delivers, and evaluates EMT/Paramedic education and refresher courses using classroom and distance learning formats.

Qualified candidates will be National Registry Certified Paramedics with 5 years of EMS experience, plus state instructor credentials and AHA BLS/ACLS. Competitive benefits are offered in a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• National Registry Paramedic certification required.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical EMS experience.
• Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Maintain state EMS instructor certifications and American Heart Association certifications (BLS/ACLS).
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize and meet deadlines with independence.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate EMT/Paramedic and refresher education courses.
• Develop curriculum and lesson plans; deliver material locally or via distance learning.
• Assist faculty in delivery, skills instruction and student evaluation.
• Evaluate lesson content and delivery effectiveness (exams, practicals).
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and property for safe operation.
• Coordinate standardized courses (ACLS, PALS, BLS) and clinical affiliations.
• Schedule, oversee, and assess learner clinical performance; provide remediation as needed.
• Maintain confidential student progress records; participate in committees and on‑call rotations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

National Registry Certified Paramedic

Associate degree or higher preferred

Job description

The National EMS Academy, a division of Acadian Ambulance, has an immediate opening for a full-time NEMSA Instructor at the Dallas Campus. This position is responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating education for EMT/Paramedic and refresher/continuing education classes.

As the largest privately held medical transportation company in the nation, we serve areas of Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas with reliable, cutting-edge technologies. With campuses throughout Louisiana, Tennessee, and Texas, the National EMS Academy offers entry-level, continuing education, and refresher courses for a number of EMS career pathways, including EMTs and paramedics. We are a nationally accredited EMS training facility and also an authorized American Heart Association Training Center for CPR and continuing education courses.

The National EMS Academy is dedicated to providing a positive learning experience for students, using a combination of classroom instruction and real-life simulation to create an exciting environment for learning.

Specific duties include:

• Curriculum development and lesson planning
• Deliver course material to learners either locally or via the distance learning network
• Assist other faculty members as necessary in lesson delivery, skills instruction or student evaluation
• Evaluate the effectiveness of both lesson content and the educational delivery system (i.e. exams, practical evaluations, etc.)
• Maintain NEMSA equipment/supplies/property to assure safe and effective operation
• Participate in teams/committees
• Develop and maintain clinical affiliations
• Schedule, oversee, and evaluate learner clinical performance
• Counsel and remediate learners as required
• Maintain accurate/confidential records of student progress
• Coordinate and deliver standardized courses (i.e. ACLS, PALS, BLS, etc.)
• Maintain a working knowledge of the National Registry examination process
• Participate in scheduled on‑call rotations and duties.

Qualifications:

• National Registry Certified Paramedic
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience preferred
• Associate Degree or higher preferred
• Maintain state EMS instructor certifications and American Heart Association (BLS and ACLS)
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize and meet multiple concurrent deadlines independently
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Position Type.

Full-time

We offer comprehensive insurance benefits for full-time employees, including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision coverages, along with 401(k) and ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program), and Vacation and Sick time.

Acadian Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Aff Employment is based solely upon one's individual merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We don't discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, veterans, ancestry, pregnancy status, sex, age, marital status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We will make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.