EMS Educator

WVU Medicine

About The Position

The EMS Educator is responsible for developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs and training for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel. This role involves providing instruction on foundational and advanced EMS concepts, including patient care, medical procedures, and safety protocols, while ensuring compliance with state, federal, and national EMS standards. The EMS Educator will create and update curriculum materials, facilitate hands-on training exercises, and assess the performance and knowledge of EMS students. The position also includes mentoring and providing continuing education to EMS staff to enhance their professional development and improve patient outcomes. Strong communication, organizational, and teaching skills are essential to effectively engage learners and foster a culture of excellence in emergency medical care.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Driver’s License
Current American Heart Association (AHA), National Association of Emergency Medical Technician (NAEMT), and/or National Association of EMS Educators Instructor Certifications or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
Obtain National Registry AND WV OEMS Certification within 6 months of hire
Obtain Certified WV EMS Instructor within six (6) months of hire
Three (3) years’ experience as a Healthcare Provider
Two (2) years’ experience in healthcare instruction
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to read, understand, curate, and analyze data.
Ability to utilize and master computing systems that are required for essential job functions.
Reliable and self-motivated.
Ability to understand and solve complex problems.
People management skills.
Exceptional organizational skills with a high attention to detail.
Flexibility and ability to work on multiple projects with competing and changing priorities.
Unencumbered ability to work legally in a healthcare setting in the State of WV and be following all Federal, State, and Local statutes, rules, and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Public Health, or other related field
Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C, FP-C, UMBC CCP)
Five (5) years’ experience as a Healthcare Educator
Five (5) years’ experience of course coordination and classroom management.
Two (2) years’ direct/indirect involvement in Emergency Medical Services

Responsibilities

Participates in the planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of EMS educational program offerings.
Evaluates learner performance, provides feedback, and develops learner remediation plans.
Fulfills EMS educational program administrative requirements, to include calculation and submission of grades, maintenance of program, course, and student/participant records, and preparation and submission of data and reports.
Participates in continuing professional development programs as appropriate.
Participate in emergency training and train others about the significance of safety.
Assist in managing online Learning Management System (LMS).
Helps in the EMS Simulation education.
Assists in managing a cadre of EMS instructors
Assists in management of the National Registry and WVOEMS Provider Portal.
Maintain education calendar and ensure the calendar is up to date with all courses.
Assist new hires in credential process, as well as current employees during recertifications.
All other duties as assigned