EMS Instructor

Superior Air-Ground Ambulance•New York, NY

9d•$20 - $35

About The Position

History of the Company: Superior Ambulance Service started in 1959 with one ambulance and today is the largest independent, locally owned, and operated emergency medical services provider in the Midwest. Superior employs more than 3,500 licensed EMTs, Paramedics and Nurses, operating a fleet of more than 800 ambulances throughout Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Superior also provides Critical Care, helicopter, and fixed wing emergency medical transportation. The EMS Instructor works directly under the Director of Education, instructing EMT classes. The EMS Instructor is responsible for planning, scheduling, and instructing the classes, as well as scheduling guest speakers/instructors for the class.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalency
Ability to demonstrate and lead all aspects of the EMT/Paramedic job
CPR Instructor
Superior Employee Preferred
Recieve Lead Instructor License within 6 months
Recieve CPR Certification within 2 Months, if not already acquired
Needs to be personable with good organizational and communication skills.
Must have the ability to work in a fluid environment and demonstrate improvisational skills.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, and other related areas.
Should be well versed in company policies and procedures as written in the employee handbook.
Keeps a flexible schedule in order to be available when needed.
Must be able to present information to adult learners in a controlled environment.
Knowledgeable and able to demonstrate the mechanics of proper lifting, driving and maintaining ambulances, CPR, reporting, and other job related responsibilities for EMT’s and Paramedics.
Demonstrates employee advocacy.

Nice To Haves

IL EMS Lead Instructor License
ACLS/PALS Certification
BTLS/PHTLS Certification
HAZMAT Awareness Certification
PEPP Certification
GEMS Certification

Responsibilities

Teach all aspects of an EMT course as assigned (includes didactic and EMT skill set component).
Participates in compilation and record keeping of all required forms, waivers, physicals, required by the EMT Program and its partners.
Maintains records as required by local EMS Agency, as well as State EMS Authority and NREMT (National Association of EMTs).
Maintain records as mandated for the EMT CE (Continuing Education) Program.
Partake in inventory, ordering and receiving supplies and equipment for the EMT Program.
Engage in emergency preparedness drill opportunities with our students.
Maintains office hours and participates in department agendas.
Participation and implementation of departmental and program reviews.
Completes additional faculty responsibilities, including AHA/NAEMT course offerings as well as orientation trainings.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Ability to go to Superior Ambulance IL HQ in Elmhurst, IL when needed.