Emergency Medical Technician

CERT • Fairfax, VA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

CERT, LLC is seeking motivated, professional, and dependable Virginia Certified EMTs to join our team as Skills Instructors. This role is designed for EMTs who have a strong understanding of core EMT skills and want to help train the next generation of providers. Prior teaching experience is not required. CERT will provide training, guidance, and support to help selected candidates develop the instructional skills needed to succeed in the classroom, lab, and simulation environment. Skills Instructors primarily support hands-on learning by demonstrating EMT skills, coaching students through practice, reinforcing proper technique, and helping ensure students build the confidence and competency needed to perform in real patient care environments. Skills Instructors are expected to be engaged, professional, approachable, and consistent in helping students meet CERT’s standards.

Requirements

• Current Virginia EMT certification required.
• Must have passed the NREMT examination.
• Adequate knowledge of EMT skills, including patient assessment, vital signs, airway management, CPR, bleeding control, splinting, lifting and moving, medical emergencies, trauma care, and basic operational skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain skills clearly and patiently.
• Professionalism, maturity, reliability, and the ability to work effectively with students and staff.
• Ability to receive feedback, follow a standardized instructional model, and continue developing as an instructor.

Nice To Haves

• Field experience as an EMT.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, tutoring, precepting, or leading others.
• Previous instructional experience, although it is not required.
• Availability for evening, weekend, or daytime EMT program shifts.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate EMT skills in accordance with CERT curriculum, standards, and accepted patient care practices.
• Guide students through hands-on practice in skill labs.
• Provide clear, direct, and constructive feedback to help students improve.
• Reinforce proper technique, repetition, critical thinking, communication, and scene leadership.
• Assist with scenario-based training, practical exercises, and simulation events.
• Help maintain a structured, professional, and distraction-free learning environment.
• Encourage students while holding them accountable to performance and conduct expectations.
• Uphold CERT policies related to attendance, uniforms, professionalism, student conduct, and safety.
• Collaborate with lead instructors and CERT leadership to maintain a consistent student experience.
• Attend required instructor orientation, training, and ongoing development sessions.

Benefits

• Gain structured instructor training and mentorship from CERT leadership.
• Help prepare future EMTs for real-world patient care.
• Work in a high-energy, hands-on training environment.
• Build teaching, leadership, communication, and clinical coaching skills.
• Opportunities may be available for advancement into expanded instructional roles based on performance and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed