Paramedic Skills Instructor

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision starting 1

Vacation time

Holidays

401K with Company Match

Life Insurance

Leadership development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Unitek Learning seeks a Paramedic Skills Instructor to deliver hands-on labs and simulation-based training within the Paramedic Program, ensuring alignment with the approved curriculum, EMS standards, and accreditation requirements. Working under the Program Director, you will support the development and evaluation of student psychomotor competencies to promote clinical readiness and professional growth.

This per-diem position emphasizes safe practice, timely feedback, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Current Paramedic certification in good standing.
• 2–5 years of documented prehospital EMS experience.
• Demonstrated competency in paramedic psychomotor skills and ALS procedures.
• Ability to instruct, demonstrate, and evaluate hands-on clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychomotor skills labs and simulations per curriculum.
• Instruct techniques for paramedic skills (assess, airway, meds, cardio, trauma).
• Evaluate student performance with competency checklists.
• Provide feedback to promote safe practice and critical thinking.
• Assist with setup, facilitation, and debrief of simulations.
• Support remediation for students not meeting standards.
• Ensure safe use and maintenance of training equipment.
• Maintain records per program and accreditation requirements.
• Collaborate with Program Director and faculty for consistency.
• Model professionalism and ethical conduct.

Skills

Paramedic certification

Instructing

EMS field experience

Psychomotor skills

Job description

As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning's family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment.

Job Description

The Paramedic Skills Instructor delivers hands‑on skills laboratory and simulation instruction within the Paramedic Program, ensuring alignment with the approved curriculum, National EMS Education Standards, and accreditation requirements. Working under the direction of the Program Director, this role supports the development, evaluation, and remediation of student psychomotor competencies while maintaining instructional quality, compliance, and a safe learning environment that promotes clinical readiness and professional growth.

This is a Per-diem position.

• Deliver and facilitate psychomotor skills laboratories, simulation scenarios, and hands‑on practice sessions in alignment with the approved curriculum and National EMS Education Standards.
• Demonstrate and instruct proper techniques for paramedic skills, including patient assessment, airway management, vascular access, medication administration, cardiology, trauma care, and other advanced life support procedures.
• Evaluate student performance using approved competency checklists and assessment tools, verifying psychomotor skill proficiency and documenting completion accurately and timely.
• Provide immediate, constructive feedback and coaching to promote safe practice, technical proficiency, and critical thinking.
• Assist with the setup, facilitation, and debriefing of simulation‑based learning activities, reinforcing clinical decision‑making, teamwork, and professional communication.
• Support student remediation efforts for those not meeting competency standards and foster development in a structured learning environment.
• Ensure the safe setup, use, maintenance, and storage of training equipment and simulation resources in compliance with institutional policies, OSHA standards, and infection control practices.
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to all program, accreditation (CAAHEP/CoAEMSP), and regulatory requirements related to skills instruction and documentation.
• Collaborate with the Program Director, Lead Instructor, and faculty to ensure instructional consistency and program quality.
• Model professionalism, ethical conduct, and effective communication at all times while performing instructional duties under the direction of the Program Director.

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Current Paramedic certification (National Registry and/or state, as applicable) in good standing.
• Two (2) to five (5) years of documented experience in prehospital emergency medical services.
• Demonstrated competency in paramedic‑level psychomotor skills and advanced life support procedures.
• Ability to instruct, demonstrate, and evaluate hands‑on clinical skills effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior teaching, precepting, or instructional experience with paramedic or EMS students.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and skills‑based instruction.
• Current instructor certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS, PHTLS) or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe.

Additional Information

We Offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 2 Weeks' starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
• 12paid Holidays and 2Floating Holiday
• 401K with a Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x's your annual salary
• Leadership development and training for career advancement
• Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program

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