Paramedic Educator

Indiana University Health System; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a part-time Paramedic Educator to support Emergency Response Education. The role focuses on maintaining RQI training equipment and computers across IU Health locations, running Oracle Learn enrollment reports, and coaching CPR classes as a certified instructor.

Travel is a core part of the role, with regular site visits from Paoli to Fort Wayne. You will apply adult learning principles, develop curriculum, and evaluate learner outcomes while collaborating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent years of experience in education or a related field.
• Current Indiana EMT-P certification required; Primary Instructor, PHTLS, and AMLS Instructor certifications preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the AHA required; other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit or department specialty according to patient care policies.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant EMS/trauma experience or equivalent; 4+ years of prehospital, air medical, or ED experience preferred.
• Knowledge of EMS systems and operations required.
• Knowledge of teaching, training facilitation, and presentation techniques required.
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum and training resources required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and applications required.
• Ability to travel within the state of Indiana required; this role involves regular travel to system locations across the state.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining RQI training equipment and computers at system locations, including device functionality and connectivity.
• Running Oracle Learn enrollment reports and supporting back-end program logistics for the RQI platform.
• Coaching and instructing CPR classes as a certified CPR instructor across assigned IU Health locations.
• Serving as a bridge between the RQI program and Quality Improvement initiatives across the department.
• Traveling regularly to system locations for equipment maintenance runs spanning Paoli to Fort Wayne.
• Providing education for Emergency Response and EMS Education programs and other educational offerings by facilitating learning opportunities for a variety of learners.
• Planning, implementing, and evaluating curriculum and instructional materials for educational offerings.
• Applying adult education principles and methodology to create safe and effective learning environments.
• Providing oversight of program participants, diagnosing learner needs, identifying and implementing solutions, and evaluating outcomes.

Skills

EMS knowledge

Teaching / training

Curriculum development

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent years of experience in education or related field

Indiana EMT-P certification

Primary Instructor certification

PHTLS certification

AMLS Instructor certification

BLS ACLS PALS certifications

EMS/trauma experience 3–5 years

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Paramedic Educator

Our team members advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork, and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Emergency Response Education team in the role of Paramedic Educator.

We are seeking a clinically seasoned, mission driven, and team oriented paramedic professional to join IU Health's Emergency Response Education department as a part time Paramedic Educator. In this position, you will focus on maintaining RQI training equipment and computers across IU Health locations system wide, running Oracle Learn enrollment reports, and coaching and instructing CPR classes as a certified instructor. The team is a group of diverse clinical experts who coach and mentor each other, bring genuine passion to the work, and operate with honesty, flexibility, and a shared commitment to saving lives across the IU Health system.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Manager, Emergency Response Education

Direct reports: None

Shift: Part Time, Monday – Friday

Location: Indianapolis, IN (travel involved)

The Scope:

This role supports the RQI pillar of Emergency Response Education across the IU Health system, including:

• Maintaining RQI training equipment and computers at system locations, including device functionality and connectivity
• Running Oracle Learn enrollment reports and supporting back-end program logistics for the RQI platform
• Coaching and instructing CPR classes as a certified CPR instructor across assigned IU Health locations
• Serving as a bridge between the RQI program and Quality Improvement initiatives across the department
• Traveling regularly to system locations for equipment maintenance runs spanning Paoli to Fort Wayne
• Providing education for Emergency Response and EMS Education programs and other educational offerings by facilitating learning opportunities for a variety of learners
• Planning, implementing, and evaluating curriculum and instructional materials for educational offerings
• Applying adult education principles and methodology to create safe and effective learning environments
• Providing oversight of program participants, diagnosing learner needs, identifying and implementing solutions, and evaluating outcomes

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for this position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent years of experience in education or a related field.
• Current Indiana EMT-P certification required; Primary Instructor, PHTLS, and AMLS Instructor certifications preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the AHA required; other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit or department specialty according to patient care policies.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience required, including 2 or more years of EMS and trauma related experience or equivalent; 4 or more years of prehospital, air medical, or emergency department experience preferred.
• Knowledge of EMS systems and operations required.
• Knowledge of teaching, training facilitation, and presentation techniques required.
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum and training resources required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and applications required.
• Ability to travel within the state of Indiana required; this role involves regular travel to system locations across the state.

The “DNA” for Success

Clinically Credible: You bring real prehospital, EMS, or emergency department experience and the certifications to back it up. The team and the learners you serve respect expertise, and you have earned it.

Genuinely Mission Driven: You care about resuscitation quality, about CPR done right, and about the lives that depend on it.

Team Player Through and Through: This is a tight knit team of clinical experts who mentor each other, push each other, and cover for each other. You add to that culture.

Technically Capable: You are comfortable maintaining equipment, troubleshooting connectivity, navigating Oracle Learn, and running reports.

Comfortable on the Road: Travel is not an occasional occurrence – it is a core part of this role. You are comfortable driving to locations from Paoli to Fort Wayne.

Effective Educator: You do not just know the material - you can teach it in a way that sticks. You understand adult learning, you read the room, and you make CPR instruction something learners actually engage with.

Honest and Kind: The team's culture is described exactly this way. You give direct feedback, receive it graciously, and treat every colleague and learner with genuine respect.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.