EMS Paramedic Educator

About the Role

As our Educator EMS Paramedic, you will develop, coordinate, and teach EMS courses and continuing education programs, ensuring all curriculum meets established state and national Department of Transportation standards. You will incorporate adult learning principles to provide formal and informal classroom lectures, facilitate practical field experiences, lead hands-on skills training, and conduct protocol reviews to enhance prehospital care quality.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, coordinate, and conduct innovative EMS training programs using adult learning principles.
• Present didactic and practical skills material in formal and informal settings, ensuring content remains evidence-based and aligned with current quality indicators.
• Enlist, supervise, and evaluate contract instructors while providing them with necessary preparation materials.
• Coordinate all required educational equipment, supplies, and audiovisual technology to ensure operational readiness and effective utilization.
• Collect, synthesize, and analyze performance data to drive system-wide improvements.
• Incorporate continuous quality improvement (CQI) principles to monitor prehospital activities and implement changes to enhance patient care.
• Assist in the development of annual course schedules and clinical rotations.
• Maintain accurate training records, including remediation sessions, attendance, and instructor evaluations, while reviewing and updating department policies.
• Serve as a primary liaison between EMS agencies and hospital service lines to foster collaboration and educate personnel on shared responsibilities.
• Act as a resource for EMS topics at local, state, and national levels, providing customer service follow-ups and assisting with strategic educational initiatives.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Three (3) years of experience in emergency medical services (EMS), preferably both in field (ambulance and/or fire agency) and in hospital; familiarity with Colorado EMS preferred.
• Two years of experience in developing educational programs and instructing students using adult learning principles and instructional methodologies.
• Knowledge and experience in computer instructional technology and Microsoft Office Professional software.
• Knowledge and experience in medical/trauma terminology, disease conditions, pharmacology, treatment modalities, therapeutic testing, and interventions.

Qualifications

• Colorado State Paramedic Certification or National Registry Paramedic Certification (with eligibility for reciprocity).
• Colorado State Assistant Instructor Course, Colorado State Primary Instructor Course, and Course Administration upon hire or within one year of hire/transfer.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Basic Life Support Instructor Certification upon hire or within one (1) year of hire/transfer.
• Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Certification.
• Advanced Life Support Instructor Certification upon hire or within six (6) months of hire/transfer.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor Certification upon hire or within six (6) months of hire/transfer.
• *If at the time of hire/transfer the candidate has BLS, ACLS, and PALS Instructor Certifications, then the basic BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certifications are not required.*
• Preferred: Degree in a Health-Related or Teaching-Related Field or equivalent education and experience.

Pay

$35.59 - $59.77 per hour.