EMS Instructor - Pool

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Rockford, IL

4d•$28 - $42

About The Position

The EMS Instructor provides education and training to emergency care providers across disciplines under the direct supervision of the EMS Unit Supervisor/EMS Coordinator. The role leads course development through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of classroom, laboratory, clinical, and online instruction. This PRN/pool position has a flexible schedule as needed and a day shift. Instruction may take place at varied times and locations, including the main campus, a mobile simulation lab, or students’ workplaces, depending on student demand. The role requires off-site travel for educational presentations 20% of the time. The instructor develops and delivers EMT, AEMT, paramedic, and/or American Heart Association courses according to applicable state and national guidelines. They apply adult-learning principles, teach across cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains, establish and evaluate learning objectives, engage learners, provide feedback, and may mentor or supervise novice instructors. The position also involves maintaining accurate class records and providing effective customer service to students, customers, and Mercy Partners. Mercyhealth describes itself as an integrated health system serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, with seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and more than 7,500 professionals. It offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Requirements

Degree or certificate in an emergency care discipline from a university or community college; examples include EMT, AEMT, paramedic, RN, PA, DO, MD, or law enforcement.
Two years of experience providing emergency care at the individual’s Wisconsin-licensed level.
Certification applicable to assigned training, such as a Wisconsin or Illinois licensed emergency care provider credential or another applicable certification (e.g., EMT, AEMT, paramedic, RN, PA, DO, or MD).
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within three months.
American Heart Association instructor certification in at least one level (BLS, ACLS, or PALS) required within one year.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to use common sense to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
Computer skills, including word-processing software and developing classroom PowerPoint presentations.
Willingness to travel off site for educational presentations 20% of the time.

Nice To Haves

BSN for RN candidates, or enrollment in a BSN program.
Wisconsin or Illinois Certified EMS Instructor II, or working toward completion.
Experience or qualifications that enable mentoring or supervising EMS Instructor I staff or AHA Instructor candidates, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Develop EMT, AEMT, paramedic, and/or American Heart Association courses using applicable state and national guidelines and curricula.
Provide quality instruction in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains and apply adult-learning principles.
Set clear, attainable course goals and objectives, and monitor and evaluate student progress according to applicable state, overseeing-agency, and department criteria.
Engage learners and provide timely, effective feedback.
Provide mentorship and/or supervision to novice instructors when required.
Teach at least one American Heart Association course: BLS, ACLS, or PALS.
Document, collect, maintain, and submit accurate class records.
Teach at varied times and locations and in varied formats based on student demand, including days or evenings, the main campus, a mobile simulation lab, or students’ workplaces.
Provide exceptional customer service and interact effectively with students, customers, and Mercy Partners across disciplines.
Travel off site for educational presentations, approximately 20% of the time.