NEMSA EMS Instructor

Acadian Ambulance•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The National EMS Academy, a division of Acadian Ambulance, is hiring a full-time NEMSA Instructor at its Baton Rouge, Louisiana campus. The instructor plans, delivers, and evaluates education for EMT/Paramedic, refresher, and continuing education classes. Instruction may be delivered locally or through the distance learning network and combines classroom teaching with real-life simulation. The role also involves supporting other faculty, evaluating educational content and delivery, maintaining equipment and records, coordinating standardized courses, and overseeing learners’ clinical performance.

Requirements

National Registry Certified Paramedic.
Maintain state EMS instructor certifications and American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize, and independently meet multiple concurrent deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience preferred.
Associate degree or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop curriculum and plan lessons.
Deliver course material locally or through the distance learning network.
Assist other faculty members with lesson delivery, skills instruction, or student evaluation as needed.
Evaluate lesson content and the effectiveness of educational delivery systems, including exams and practical evaluations.
Maintain NEMSA equipment, supplies, and property to ensure safe and effective operation.
Participate in teams and committees.
Develop and maintain clinical affiliations.
Schedule, oversee, and evaluate learner clinical performance.
Counsel and remediate learners as required.
Maintain accurate and confidential records of student progress.
Coordinate and deliver standardized courses, including ACLS, PALS, and BLS.
Maintain working knowledge of the National Registry examination process.
Participate in scheduled on-call rotations and duties.