EMS Instructor - Pool

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Rockford, IL

7d•$25 - $40•Hybrid

About The Position

The EMS Instructor, under the direct supervision of the EMS Unit Supervisor/EMS Coordinator, provides education and training to all disciplines of emergency care providers. This role takes a leadership position in course development through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of classroom, laboratory, clinical, and online instruction. The instructor demonstrates attributes of a professional educator, including being self-motivated, an effective communicator, organized, knowledgeable, prepared, confident, respectful, and a student advocate. They are responsible for developing EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, and/or AHA courses using guidelines from state and national agencies. The instructor must be able to provide quality instruction in all learning domains (Cognitive, Psychomotor, and Affective), apply principles of adult learning, set clear goals, monitor student progress, provide effective feedback, and mentor novice instructors. They are also responsible for teaching at least one American Heart Association class (BLS, ACLS, PALS), documenting and submitting class records, and teaching at varied times and locations based on student demand. Exceptional customer service and effective interaction with students, customers, and Mercy Partners are essential.

Requirements

Graduation from a University or Community College with a degree or certificate in an Emergency Care discipline (i.e.: EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, RN, PA, DO, MD, Law Enforcement)
If RN, BSN preferred or enrolled in BSN program.
Two years of experience providing Emergency Care in ones State of Wisconsin Licensed level.
Required certification applicable to training assigned (i.e. State of Wisconsin or Illinois Licensed Emergency Care Provider, or other applicable certification, such as EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, RN, PA, DO or MD)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required within three (3) months
Knowledge of Word Processing software, including development of Power Points for the classroom

Nice To Haves

State of Wisconsin or Illinois Certified EMS Instructor II or working toward completion preferred
Certified American Heart Association Instructor in at least one level (BLS, ACLS, PALS) within 1 year

Responsibilities

Responsible for EMT, AEMT ,Paramedic and/or AHA Course development using the guidelines and curriculum outlined by state ( Wisconsin Department of Family Services and HFS 110) and/or the appropriate national agencies (CoAEMSP, FEMA, American Heart Association, etc.).
Demonstrates the ability to provide quality instruction in all learning domains ( Cognitive, Psychomotor and Affective)
Applies the principles of Adult Learning to the classroom
Demonstrates the ability to set clear and obtainable goals and objective for course participants and then monitor and evaluate student progress according to state, overseeing agency and/or department criteria
Engages the learner and provides well timed and effective feedback
Provides mentorship and/or supervision to the novice instructor
Instructs in the at least one of the American Heart Association Classes (BLS, ACLS, PALS).
Document, collect, maintain and submit accurate class records
Teach at varied time and places using varied formats based on student demand: Day or evening, main campus, mobile Sim lab or on site of students' employment.
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with students, customers and Mercy Partners of all disciplines.