Instructor/Operator (I/O) – Paramedic, Medical Simulation Training Center (MSTC), Public Sector L&D

About the role

We are looking for a Medical Simulation Training Center (MSTC) Instructor/Operator (I/O) to provide instructor-led medical training, simulation operations, and training support services for the U.S. Army's Medical Simulation Training Centers worldwide.

This position plays a critical role in preparing Soldiers and medical personnel to perform life-saving interventions under combat conditions while supporting the Army's medical readiness mission worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in accordance with MEDCoE-approved Programs of Instruction (POIs), curricula, and training support packages, ensuring alignment with current doctrine and standards, in classroom, field, and simulation environments.
• Demonstrate hands-on skills performance and scenario-based training in accordance with MEDCoE and Deployed Medicine guidance.
• Conduct and support Combat Medic (68W) sustainment training in accordance with TC 8-800 standards.
• Instruct Combat Lifesaver (CLS) initial certification and recertification courses.
• Teach Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC/TC3) courses and sustainment training across all tiers.
• Conduct Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) training and recertification.
• Provide Just-In-Time Training (JITT) as approved by MEDCoE and local Course Coordinators.
• Conduct Train-the-Trainer programs for military medical personnel.
• Support National Registry Paramedic (NRP) and EMT sustainment training programs.

Simulation and Scenario Operations

• Configure, operate, and monitor medical training simulators and Training Aids, Devices, Simulators, and Simulations (TADSS).
• Develop and execute realistic medical scenarios utilizing moulage, environmental effects, and battlefield simulation techniques.
• Operate bleed/breathe patient simulators, airway management trainers, trauma simulators, and virtual patient systems.
• Support classroom instruction, trauma lanes, field exercises, and large-scale military training events.
• Facilitate realistic casualty care exercises that evaluate critical thinking and psychomotor skills.

Exercise Support

• Support military exercises ranging from small teams to brigade-level operations.
• Participate in exercise planning, execution, and evaluation activities.
• Provide operational oversight and scenario management during training events.
• Conduct After Action Reviews (AARs) in accordance with TC 7-0.1 standards.
• Capture lessons learned, identify training gaps, and recommend improvements.

Equipment and Maintenance

• Perform operator-level preventive maintenance and checks on all assigned medical training equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues within operator maintenance capabilities.
• Track equipment readiness and report maintenance requirements.
• Maintain inventories of training supplies, moulage materials, consumables, and simulation assets.
• Coordinate equipment repairs with maintenance contractors and manufacturers as required.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain student rosters, training records, certifications, evaluations, and testing documentation.
• Provide administrative support for certification programs, including maintaining credentialing documentation in accordance with credentialing agency requirements.
• Assist with training scheduling and coordination.
• Evaluate and report individual and collective training performance, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions in accordance with MEDCoE requirements.
• Prepare reports, training summaries, and documentation required by the Government.
• Support monthly and periodic contract reporting requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Emergency Medical Services, Healthcare, Education, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of emergency medical services, military medicine, combat medic or related healthcare experience.
• Experience providing medical instruction, training, or clinical education preferred.
• Experience operating medical simulation systems and training devices preferred.
• Military medical experience strongly desired.

Qualifications

• Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP) certification
• Medically credentialed certified instructor via commercial credentialing agencies in accordance with American Red Cross standards or as directed by MEDCoE, maintained throughout the life of the contract
• Completion and annual certification on TC 8-800 (all tables)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of emergency medical care and trauma management.
• Understanding of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) principles and battlefield medicine.
• Ability to teach adult learners in classroom and field environments.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Experience with scenario-based and simulation-based training methodologies.
• Ability to evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and web-based training platforms.

Security and Compliance Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).
• Applicants will be subject to a low-level government security investigation and must meet eligibility criteria for access to sensitive information.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and consent to a full background check due to our federal contract requirements.
• Favorably adjudicated Tier 1 (T1) background investigation or higher.
• Compliance with all Army, DoD, installation, and host-nation regulations.