Lead EMS Instructor FT Days

LifeLine Ambulance Illinois•Carol Stream, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

LifeLine Ambulance is seeking a qualified EMT Lead Instructor for its EMS academy. The EMT Lead Instructor works directly under the Director of Education instructing EMT classes. The EMT Lead Instructor is responsible for planning, scheduling, instructing the classes, and arranging guest speakers/instructors/tutors for the program.

Requirements

Current IDPH EMT-B or Paramedic licensure
Current IDPH Lead Instructor licensure
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a licensed EMT-B or Paramedic
Previous EMT-B or EMT-P teaching experience (American Heart Association)
BLS Instructor Certification (preferred but not required)
Must 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
Keeps a flexible schedule in order to be available when needed
Must be able to present information to adult learners in a controlled environment

Nice To Haves

BLS Instructor Certification

Responsibilities

Manage daily class activities
Manage the learning environment
Monitor student attendance
Provide evaluations and feedback to students, course coordinator, and medical director
Manage discipline and grievance issues
Maintain records as required by EMS system, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
Deliver didactic content, direct and control classroom discussions, conduct practical skills development sessions, evaluate student performance on cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills
Grade quizzes, tests, projects and homework assignments
Design/develop and effectively use testing instruments
Mentor students and instructors
Adhere to the course syllabus
Design/develop and effectively use lesson plans
Maintain office hours and participate in department meetings and seminars