EMT Instructor

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meet all organizational requirements and responsibilities of an EMSA NREMT provider, as defined by the Medical Control Physician.

• Conduct self in an ethical, professional manner; project a positive self/company/system.

• Establish a learning-centered environment focused on skills competency and learning outcomes.

• Maintain strong rapport with the team.

• Develop, coordinate, and instruct EMT-level course curriculum that meets established national curriculum.

• Develop and maintain annual course schedules, materials, classrooms, and equipment consistent with the policies of any affiliate institution and the company.

• Coordinate all aspects of the EMT school laboratory and clinical site.

• Supervise all team members enrolled and attending EMT school, excluding regular field operation/communication.

• Ensure all associated documentation is accurate, complete, and appropriate.

• Report all required program KPIs and develop and implement individual student performance improvement plans when necessary.

• Participate in other projects and/or research initiatives that enhance and support EMS.

• Adhere to and enforce all organizational policies and safety standards.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:

• A good understanding of diverse learning styles, and the ability to deliver educational material in an effective manner with strong communication skills: both written and verbal, and the ability to speak effectively and engage larger groups.

• Ability to maintain confidential patient and personnel records.

• Establish and maintain close working relationships with team members while demonstrating compassion and sincere dedication to their needs and strong attention to detail.

• Work independently with little supervision to meet the goals of the department.

Education and/or Experience:

• Associates Degree or higher

• A minimum of 3 years as an EMT in EMSA system

• A minimum of two years of field training or supervisory

• One year of instructor experience preferred

• Two or more of the following instructor ratings within six months of time in position: CPR, ACLS, BTLS, PHTLS, PEPP

• State EMS Instructor License or ability to obtain within 30

• NAEMSE certification preferred, or the willingness to obtain ability to

Work Conditions:

Physical Demands: This position requires a frequent amount of standing and talking for up to 8 hours with some stationary desk sitting. Frequent repeating motions that may include the use of wrists, hands, and fingers. Hearing and talking to interpret job functions are frequently required and frequent visual ability to judge distance and space and clarity up to 20 ft. There is minimal hand tool operation and minimal ascending or descending ramps, or stairs. Occasionally may need to lift or pull objects up to 150 pounds in all directions with a maximum lift of 300 pounds. There is occasionally walking, kneeling, crouching, bending, and twisting required.

Work Environment: The position works in a temperature-controlled environment with occasional exposure to extreme temperatures including humidity. Sometimes may be exposed to fumes, grease, or oil and may experience minimal poor ventilation or air circulation. The noise level is minimal to moderate.

Mental/Emotional: This position is required to frequently meet deadlines, work with changing priorities, and carry out instructions. Frequent use logic to analyze and problem-solve difficult situations and communicate to express or exchange ideas using proper English grammar and spelling. Frequently utilize intermediate math skills with addition and subtraction to perform job duties.