EMS Instructor

Responsibilities

Supports the organization's mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives; Maintains Emergency Medical Services or advanced practice licensure, certifications, continuing education and professional development and stays current in field; Utilizes adult learning principles to plan, develop and facilitate Emergency Medical Services education where applicable; Provides instruction through a variety of delivery methods including on-site training for external customers, online or hybrid/blended, and interactive distance learning where applicable; Works collaboratively with EMS Lead Instructor and Emergency Medical Services Community Educator to evaluate, update and revise program offerings; Participates in collection of quality improvement data and statistics and completes reports as needed; Collects and submits attendance records to the Emergency Medical Services coordinator Community Educator or designee; Submits availability to provide instruction for a minimum of 8 (eight) classes per quarter; Must be available for the minimum number of sessions per quarter as directed

Requirements

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) license issued by the state of Wisconsin, or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Intermediate license issued by the state of Wisconsin, or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic license issued by the state of Wisconsin or the state in which the team member practices, or Current Advanced Practice Provider (RN, PA, etc.) license issued by the state of Wisconsin or the state in which the team member practices and eligible for reciprocity within 6 months of hire; American Heart Association BCLS Instructor - Current or able to obtain within 6 months of hire; American Heart Association ACLS Provider – Current or able to obtain within 6 months of hire; Valid Wisconsin driver’s license; High School Graduate; Completion of an Emergency Medical Services Provider or advanced practice provider program; Typically 2 years or equivalent (4000 hours) of experience as a licensed AEMT, Intermediate, Paramedic, or Advanced Practice Provider in pre-hospital emergency care environment; Previous EMS teaching experience; High level of attention to detail; Proficient computer skills, use of electronic mail and experience with software to prepare and present documents, presentations, spreadsheets, etc.; Excellent communication (written and verbal), listening and interpersonal skills; Demonstrates human relation skills with the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of team members, emergency medical services providers and physicians; Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others; Excellent organization, prioritization and problem-solving skills; Demonstrates time management skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritize in an environment with frequent interruptions; Demonstrates coordination, collaboration, delegation and team building skills; Experience with or willingness to learn the following supportive technologies: online learning management system, high-fidelity simulation, multi-media based, and emerging technologies; Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently during work shift; Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist and up to 20 lbs over the head