Instructor - EMT & Paramedic

Armada Ltd•, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paramedic and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Instructor provides classroom and field instruction to military members in emergency medical care and trauma response. Instruction must follow applicable certifications, professional standards and ethics, Joint Commission standards, Department of Defense and Defense Health Agency requirements, National Association of Emergency Medical Technician guidance, military regulations and policies, and Medical Training Facility procedures. Government-provided curriculum covers EMT and LVN training. Courses are held three weeks per month, with the remaining week used for manikin maintenance, supplies, field-area review, and administrative duties. The instructor prepares students to assess, advise, and respond effectively to emergencies and trauma, and supports safe, standardized training through didactic, hands-on, and simulation methods. The role includes checking training manikins, conducting safety walkarounds, maintaining a safe field-training environment, and providing a nursing overview for competencies. The instructor works with the program coordinator and other healthcare professionals to support program outcomes, course administration, evaluation, reporting, and continuous improvement. The position is primarily outdoors and involves working in environmental conditions such as rain, ice, wind, and uneven terrain. The instructor must have active NREMT, National EMS, or Paramedic certification. Standard BLS certification may be considered. Within six months, the instructor must obtain and maintain TCCC and either Medical Provider Instructor (MPI) status or instructor status in an Advanced Trauma Field Training Course. Three years of experience in the last five years as a first responder or in an emergency department is required. The role requires the ability to lift 40 pounds and walk up to 200 yards without assistance. Relocation is not available. A background check and pre-employment drug test are required.

Requirements

Three years of experience in the last five years as a first responder or in an emergency department.
Active NREMT, National EMS, or Paramedic certification; candidates with standard BLS certification may be considered.
Obtain and maintain Trauma Combat Casualty Course (TCCC) and Medical Provider Instructor (MPI) Course completion or instructor status in an Advanced Trauma Field Training Course within six months.
Ability to lift 40 pounds and walk up to 200 yards without assistance.
Successfully pass a background check and pre-employment drug testing.
Maintain certification currency requirements.
Provide instruction and demonstrate compliance with applicable skills and instructional requirements.

Nice To Haves

BLS Instructor certification.
Texas EMT certification.

Responsibilities

Provide classroom and field education and training to prepare students to assess, advise, and respond effectively during emergency and trauma situations.
Teach EMT and LVN curriculum provided by the government using didactic, hands-on, and simulation training modalities.
Provide quality standardized instruction in accordance with established policies, procedures, and applicable guidelines.
Provide course oversight in the field, including the instructional components of the standardized curriculum.
Check training manikins and conduct safety walkarounds of field-training areas.
Provide a nursing overview for competencies.
Facilitate effective training outcomes in trauma care, quality, and cost effectiveness, helping students respond quickly and efficiently to real-world emergencies using available tools and performance measures.
Assist with development of a Benefit Cost Analysis when needed.
Advise and assist instruction provided by other healthcare professionals.
Conduct research in support of improved practice and patient outcomes.
Identify, track, and report safety hazards in the field-training area and provide a safe training environment.
Assist the program coordinator with educational-program administration, including maintenance of program, course, and student records and preparation and submission of course data and reports.
Recognize discrepancies, develop solutions, and report them to the program coordinator.
Provide course evaluation documentation to leadership and identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Assign course work based on the scope of practice and skill level of assigned personnel.
Recognize safety measures and react quickly in real-world emergency and exercise situations.
Communicate and collaborate with diverse groups to inform the healthcare team of plans and actions and support education and medical readiness.
Maintain certification currency requirements and participate in continuing professional development as appropriate.
Develop or assist in creating marketing materials for conferences and educational events.
Fulfill simulation-course and manikin operations for field instruction.
Demonstrate knowledge of emergency response to life-threatening conditions and medical response for all points of injury.
Demonstrate hands-on skills and provide a safe environment for students to practice skills.
Demonstrate appropriate operation of equipment and supplies, including manikins.
Perform didactic and hands-on skills instruction.
Ensure infection-control and safety measures are followed during setup and cleanup.
Perform other duties as assigned.