EMS Instructor - Full Time

Mercyhealth•Janesville, WI

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 instructor leads course development through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of classroom, laboratory, clinical, and online instruction. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on days, with instruction potentially delivered at varied times and locations based on student demand, including evenings, the main campus, a mobile simulation lab, or students’ workplaces. Off-site travel is required for educational presentations approximately 20% of the time. The instructor develops and delivers EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, and/or American Heart Association courses in accordance with applicable state and national guidelines. The role includes teaching in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains; applying adult-learning principles; setting and evaluating course goals; providing timely learner feedback; mentoring or supervising novice instructors when required; and maintaining accurate course records. The instructor also provides customer service and interacts effectively with students, customers, and Mercyhealth partners across disciplines.

Requirements

Graduation from a university or community college with a degree or certificate in an emergency care discipline, such as EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, RN, PA, DO, MD, or Law Enforcement.
Two years of experience providing emergency care at the applicant’s Wisconsin-licensed level.
Certification applicable to assigned training, such as a Wisconsin-licensed emergency care provider credential or another applicable certification, including EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, RN, PA, DO, or MD.
Certified American Heart Association instructor in at least one applicable level: BLS, ACLS, or PALS.
CPR certification within 90 days.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
Knowledge of word-processing software, including creating PowerPoint presentations for classroom use.
Willingness to travel off site for educational presentations approximately 20% of the time.
If driving Mercyhealth vehicles: maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record under Mercyhealth’s HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy.
If driving a personal vehicle: maintain a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of vehicle insurance when requested, as well as an acceptable driving record under Mercyhealth’s HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodations, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Wisconsin Certified EMS Instructor II certification, or progress toward completing it.
For registered nurses, a BSN or enrollment in a BSN program.

Responsibilities

Develop EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, and/or American Heart Association courses using applicable state and national guidelines and curricula.
Provide quality instruction across cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains, applying adult-learning principles.
Set clear, achievable course goals and objectives, and monitor and evaluate participant progress according to applicable criteria.
Engage learners and provide timely, effective feedback.
Mentor or supervise novice instructors when required, including EMS Instructor 1 staff or AHA instructor candidates as applicable.
Teach at least one American Heart Association course level: BLS, ACLS, or PALS.
Document, collect, maintain, and submit accurate class records.
Teach at varied times, locations, and 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 Mercyhealth partners across disciplines.
Travel off site for educational presentations, approximately 20% of the time.