Instructor / Operator (I/O) –EMT

About the role

This role is responsible for delivering standardized, high-fidelity medical training, operating simulation systems, maintaining certifications, and supporting training execution in accordance with contractual performance standards. This position requires maintaining current medical certifications, operating Training Aids, Devices, Simulators, and Simulations (TADSS), and delivering high-fidelity, scenario-based medical training in both classroom and field environments.

Responsibilities

• Train All Service Members (ASM/Tier I), Combat Lifesaver (CLS/Tier II), Combat Medic (CM/Tier III), and Combat Paramedic (CP/Tier IV) in TC3 courses.
• Instruct 68W Combat Medic sustainment training and CLS initial/sustainment training to non-medical personnel.
• Conduct training in classroom, laboratory, and field training/evaluation environments.
• Maintain proper instructor-to-student ratios per MEDCoE directives.
• Assess students' critical thinking and psychomotor skills under high-fidelity simulated conditions.
• Support a projected minimum throughput of at least 2,500 68W students annually across all MSTC sites.
• Utilize approved scenario-based training per course, Training Circulars, or as approved by the medical proponent.
• Apply moulage techniques, environmental control, and theatrical special effects to simulate realistic injuries and environments.
• Audit students using grading sheets for individual scenarios.
• Ensure all training content is approved by the appropriate medical proponent (MTN, Deployed Medicine, CMSD).
• Operate MSTC systems (ISS, VPS, MT-C2), configure and execute realistic training scenarios.
• Apply moulage and simulation effects.
• Contribute to Monthly Staffing Report (MSR) data as required.
• Document and report accidents/incidents.
• Maintain training records, student evaluations, and AAR documentation.
• Operate and perform operator-level preventive maintenance on assigned patient simulators, manikins, medical training equipment.
• Follow OEM instructions for handling MSTC equipment requiring extended service agreement repair.
• Inventory and manage consumable items (skins, synthetic blood, PMCS kits).
• Notify the COR when consumables are required.
• Initiate fielded equipment repair/condition status reports and keep the TOR and APM/COR apprised of equipment issues.
• Notify the W-TRS maintainer (via ACA) for equipment failures outside extended service agreement coverage.
• Participate in Quality Control Plan (QCP) activities including peer observations, self-assessments, and After-Action Reviews (AARs).
• Maintain all certifications current throughout the contract — no lapsed credentials.
• Complete annual TC 8-800 recertification (all tables).
• Participate in enterprise quality initiatives including instructor development programs and cross-site standardization.

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the following military/military medical backgrounds: former 68W or 18D NCO, ALC graduate, former Navy NEC 8404 or NEC 8404 E-6 or above, former Air Force 4NOX1 or Aerospace Medical Service (4NOX1) E-6 or above, currently licensed RN, PA, or MD/DO.
• Must have a National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) at the EMT level or higher, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Prior MSTC or medical simulation training center experience is preferred.
• Experience with medical simulation TADSS (e.g., SimMan 3G, MTC2, Cut Suit) is preferred.
• Familiarity with TC 8-800 tables and Deployed Medicine curriculum is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple records and deadlines and communicate professionally with military, civilian, medical, recruiting, and contractor personnel is required.
• Ability to resolve administrative and minor performance issues is required.
• Ability to ensure timely completion of reports, rosters, and deliverables is required.
• Ability to oversee adherence to training standards, security protocols, and classroom requirements is required.
• Ability to participate in Quality Control Plan (QCP) activities including peer observations, self-assessments, and After-Action Reviews (AARs) is required.
• Ability to maintain all certifications current throughout the contract — no lapsed credentials is required.
• Ability to complete annual TC 8-800 recertification (all tables) is required.
• Ability to participate in enterprise quality initiatives including instructor development programs and cross-site standardization is required.