EMS Educator

Responsibilities

• Educate, train and mentor paramedic students by delivering comprehensive didactic, laboratory, simulation, and clinical instruction.
• Prepare students to provide safe, evidence-based prehospital care and successfully meet the National Registry and state certification requirements.
• Develop and deliver engaging classroom lectures, hands-on skills labs and high-fidelity simulation exercises.
• Teach advanced prehospital assessment, treatment and critical thinking based on current EMS standards and evidence-based practices.
• Evaluate student performances through written exams, practical skills assessments and competency evaluations.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and academic support to promote student success.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, state and local EMS regulations and institutional policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a licensed Paramedic.
• Previous Emergency Medical Services Teaching experience preferred.
• Hold a valid license under IDPH.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification (Instructor preferred but not required).
• Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (Instructor preferred but not required).
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Providers Certification (Instructor 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.
• Must be able to present information to adult learners in a controlled environment.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Pay

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $43/hr. The exact starting compensation will be determined based on factors such as skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Benefits

The company offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that allows staff to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Benefits include abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options to support individual growth and well-being.

Learn more: Prime Healthcare Benefits

Schedule

Per Diem, variable shift.