NEMSA EMS Instructor

Acadian Ambulance•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•Onsite

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 and paramedic programs, as well as 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 National EMS Academy provides entry-level, continuing education, and refresher courses for EMS career pathways, including EMTs and paramedics. It is a nationally accredited EMS training facility and an authorized American Heart Association Training Center. The role also supports clinical affiliations and learner clinical performance, maintains educational equipment and student records, delivers standardized courses, and participates in scheduled on-call rotations.

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

A minimum of five years of clinical experience is preferred.
An associate degree or higher is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop curriculum and plan lessons.
Deliver course material to learners locally or through the distance learning network.
Assist other faculty members with lesson delivery, skills instruction, and student evaluation as needed.
Evaluate lesson content and the effectiveness of educational delivery methods, 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 learners’ clinical performance.
Counsel and remediate learners as required.
Maintain accurate and confidential records of student progress.
Coordinate and deliver standardized courses, such as ACLS, PALS, and BLS.
Maintain a working knowledge of the National Registry examination process.
Participate in scheduled on-call rotations and duties.