Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Instructor - Hourly

Milwaukee County•Milwaukee, WI

21d•$32 - $48

About The Position

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Instructor Hourly position supports the Office of Emergency Management’s EMS education team in developing and delivering instructional content. The instructor assists with prehospital clinical instruction, hands-on training, and community outreach events, as well as setup, teardown, maintenance, and cleanup of equipment and training spaces. The role contributes to an engaging and effective learning environment. The position develops and reviews educational content with medical direction and delivers it to EMS partners through various methods. Instructors help schedule and record courses, classes, and activities; may operate Paramedic-level educational fly cars as directed by OEM leadership; and represent the organization at public events, health fairs, and safety initiatives. They also assist the Clinician Development Manager with instructor and class records, issuing cards, and questions about ARC policies and procedures. Additional work includes systems organization, individual professional development, assigned continuing education, and situational projects based on leadership needs.

Requirements

Be a current resident of Wisconsin at the time of application.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid driver's license from any state, maintained throughout employment.
Current Wisconsin Paramedic license and eligibility for MC LCA.
At least two years of Paramedicine or Emergency Medical Services experience.
Advanced knowledge of related computer and software applications, including word processing and spreadsheets.
Advanced knowledge of medical equipment and EMS training manikins.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability and willingness to travel approximately 75% of work time within the community.
Current AHA or ARC ACLS (ALS), BLS, and PALS certifications.
Ability to develop and effectively deliver educational content and present publicly.
Knowledge of basic emergency medical terminology and common EMS forms and reports.
Skills in analysis and reasoning, communication and interpretation, math and mental computation, reading, and sustained mental activity such as auditing, problem solving, and composing reports.
Ability to maintain sensitive or confidential information, explain and gather information, answer questions, and assist internal or external contacts.
Ability to persuade, conform, or recommend a course of action and secure understanding and cooperation with internal or external contacts.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, reports, short correspondence, and memos, and to speak effectively before internal or external groups.
Applicants must possess minimum qualifications when filing the application and provide a full account of training and experience; additional written or performance tests may be required.

Nice To Haves

Wisconsin Paramedic license with Critical Care Endorsement.
Five years of Paramedic-level experience.
A degree, particularly in an EMS-related field.
Understanding of incident command structure and emergency medical dispatch.
Exposure to specialized EMS areas such as critical care, tactical, and community paramedicine.
Strong understanding of adult education principles and familiarity with learning management system (LMS) platforms.

Responsibilities

Develop educational content, review it with medical direction, and deliver it to EMS partners through various means.
Ensure accurate scheduling and recording of courses, classes, and activities.
Operate Paramedic-level educational fly cars as determined by OEM leadership.
Represent the organization at public events, health fairs, and safety initiatives; educate the public on life-saving skills, promote EMS awareness, and strengthen community engagement.
Assist the Clinician Development Manager with instructor and class records, issuing cards, and answering questions about ARC policies and procedures.
Participate in systems organization and EMS-related individual professional development, and complete continuing education as assigned by leadership.
Complete situational projects based on the needs of Office of Emergency Management leadership.
Assist with prehospital clinical instruction and hands-on training.
Set up, tear down, maintain, and clean equipment and training spaces.