Instructor, EMS Continuing Education

Pitt Community College•BLET Annex, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Instructor is responsible for the planning, delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement of classroom, laboratory, simulation, online, clinical, and/or field instruction within the EMS program. The instructor supports the Clinical Coordinator with student onboarding, preceptor and Field Training Officer orientation, documentation review, student-progress monitoring, and other clinical or field education activities as assigned.

Requirements

Associate degree in Emergency Medical Services, Healthcare, Education or closely related field; OR an Associate degree with documented education and experience directly related to the position; OR the ability to complete the required Associate degree within six (6) months of employment.
Current, unrestricted, NC Paramedic credential, or the ability to obtain NC credentialing through legal reciprocity within 30 days of employment.
At least three (3) years of experience providing prehospital care at the Paramedic level.
NC OEMS Level I Instructor credential, at the Paramedic level; OR eligibility and ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
Ability to obtain approval or credentialing through the Pitt County Program Medical Director within three (3) months of employment.
Documented experience providing EMS, healthcare, or public-safety education and/or training.
Demonstrated knowledge of EMS instructional methodology, student assessment, remediation, and competency evaluation.
Ability to use instructional technology, electronic student-tracking systems, and learning management systems.
Effective oral, written, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include daytime, evening, weekend, online, off-campus, clinical, and field assignments.
Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, accountability, dependability, respect, and a commitment to equitable and student-centered education.
Ability to comply with PCC policies, NCCCS requirements, NCOEMS rules and educational standards, applicable clinical-affiliate requirements, and CoAEMSP/CAAHEP standards when applicable.
Ability to maintain an effective and collaborative relationships with clinical preceptors, field supervisors, Field Training Officers, employers, and other program partners.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Medical Services, Healthcare, Education or related field.
National Registry Paramedic certification
Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS Instructor credentials
Current NAEMT or other nationally recognized EMS specialty-course instructor credentials
Experience teaching in a community college or accredited Paramedic education program
Experience with online, hybrid, simulation-based, clinical, or field instruction
Experience as a clinical preceptor, Field Training Officer, or field internship preceptor
Documented experience with student remediation, competency validation, clinical documentation, or continuous quality improvement.
At least 100 documented hours of EMS instruction in initial education, continuing education, clinical education, or field education at the Advance Life Support level.

Responsibilities

Develops and delivers evidence-informed instruction in accordance with approved course objectives, curriculum standards, medical direction, and applicable EMS education requirements.
Incorporates current National EMS Education Standards, evidence-informed clinical practice, local protocols, and emerging trends in EMS into instructional activities, as appropriate.
Prepares and maintains current syllabi, lesson plans, course schedules, instructional materials, and student-learning activities for assigned courses.
Identifies students requiring remediation and develops or implements appropriate remediation plans in coordination with program leadership.
Maintains accurate documentation of student attendance, grades, competencies, patient contacts, clinical performance, field performance, and other required outcomes.
Supports student retention, progression, completion, credentialing eligibility, and transition into the EMS workforce.
Participates in program evaluation, outcomes assessment, continuous quality improvement, accreditation activities, and corrective-action initiatives.
Recommends educational equipment, supplies, technology, and other resources needed to meet instructional and program objectives.
Assists with laboratory and simulation preparation, inventory, inspection, cleaning, and maintenance.
Provides clinical and field instruction, supervision, student evaluation, and remediation when assigned.
Promptly reports student-performance concerns, safety events, documentation discrepancies, or potential policy violations to the Clinical Coordinator and Director of EMS.
Assists the Clinical Coordinator with student onboarding, preceptor and Field Training Officer orientation, documentation review, student-progress monitoring, and other clinical or field education activities as assigned.
Maintains all credentials, approvals, certifications, and professional-development requirements associated with the position.
Remains current in EMS clinical practice, instructional methodology, educational technology, regulatory requirements, and evidence-informed prehospital care.
Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the program, division, and College.