ASSOCIATE EMS EDUCATOR (94000846)

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Associate EMS Educator is an intermediate, developmental professional role in the Academic Services Division. The position supports and enhances academic instruction by supervising, instructing, and evaluating EMT and Paramedic students, recruits, personnel, and external learners in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings. Under the general guidance of the Section Chief of Academic Services and senior educational staff, the educator exercises professional judgment in evaluating psychomotor competencies, enforcing program policies, and administering remediation. The role also serves as a pathway for developing advanced instructional capabilities and maintaining academic standards. The incumbent must maintain active Paramedic licensure to model advanced life support theories accurately and support regulatory compliance and academic excellence. The Associate EMS Educator delivers and coordinates traditional, virtual, and hybrid instruction; organizes learning modules; administers and evaluates examinations; and maintains student records. The role uses instructional technology and equipment, collaborates with senior EMS Educators, and participates in quality improvement, medical audit reviews, peer mentoring, and curriculum development. Clinical training must meet applicable state and national registry regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least three years of clinical experience as a 911 pre-hospital paramedic.
Current, unencumbered Indiana Paramedic License, which must be maintained continuously.
Valid Indiana Driver’s License and a driving record that complies with IEMS driver eligibility policy.
Indiana EMS Primary Instructor Certification.
American Heart Association CPR/BLS Certification and instructor-level certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification and instructor-level certification.
National Incident Management System (NIMS) certifications: 100, 200, 700, and 800.
Knowledge of practical skills, theory, and medical terminology involved in basic and advanced emergency medical care; educational methodology and FERPA/HIPAA regulations; human growth and development; age-appropriate care; advanced respiratory skills; cardiac monitoring and interpretation; defibrillation and cardioversion; intravenous therapy and medication routes; and indications, contraindications, side effects, and dosages of medications carried by a paramedic vehicle.
Ability to direct, lead, and mentor diverse student populations; work effectively under emergency conditions and stress; safely operate an emergency vehicle in all weather; coordinate emergency care with EMS and hospital personnel; make independent patient-care decisions; and interact calmly and courteously with patients, the public, and hospital staff.
Ability to communicate verbally in English in person, by telephone, and through telecommunications; hear and understand spoken information; and read and comprehend written materials under stressful conditions.
Developed public speaking, presentation, and team management skills across in-person, hybrid, and virtual platforms; excellent verbal communication; high-level medical psychomotor skills and cognitive knowledge; and a high degree of accuracy.
Normal use of limbs, eyes, ears, and voice required to treat patients and operate sophisticated electronic devices.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Emergency Medical Services, Education, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
EVOC Instructor certification.
IEMS FTO certification.
IEMS Paramedic Preceptor certification.

Responsibilities

Supervise and manage students, recruits, and personnel in classroom, laboratory, and clinical learning environments.
Evaluate student performance, grade instructional modules, and enforce program policies.
Determine student psychomotor competency, remediation needs, and academic progression.
Present educational content to individuals, small groups, and large classroom audiences.
Organize, schedule, and deliver educational modules based on national and state curricula for adult learners.
Manage, audit, and maintain records of student attendance, content mastery, and educational outcomes.
Construct and deliver learning modules in traditional, virtual, and hybrid environments.
Direct and proctor standardized examinations and write secondary evaluation instruments to assess competency and mastery.
Use and maintain instructional aids, including high-fidelity training mannequins, audio-visual equipment, and learning management software.
Support senior EMS Educators as a collaborative team member to maintain academic program quality.
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement programs, medical audit reviews, and peer mentoring.
Attend departmental and instructional meetings and collaborate on refining initial academic programs and continuing education curricula.
Monitor student compliance with healthcare standards and verify clinical training meets state and national registry regulations.