EMS Instructor - Pool

OVERVIEW The EMS Instructor, under the direct supervision of the EMS Unit Supervisor/EMS Coordinator, provides education and training to all disciplines of emergency care providers. Takes a leadership role in course development through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of classroom, laboratory, clinical and on-line instruction.

Schedule:

Variable/Flexible

Shift: Days ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrates attributes of a professional educator:
Self-motivated, effective communicator, effective time manager, team player, organized, knowledgeable, prepared, confident, respectful, student advocate.

Responsible for EMT, AEMT ,Paramedic and/or AHA Course development using the guidelines and curriculum outlined by state ( Wisconsin Department of Family Services and HFS 110) and/or the appropriate national agencies (CoAEMSP, FEMA, American Heart Association, etc.).Demonstrates the ability to provide quality instruction in all learning domains ( Cognitive, Psychomotor and Affective)
Applies the principles of Adult Learning to the classroom

Demonstrates the ability to set clear and obtainable goals and objective for course participants and then monitor and evaluate student progress according to state, overseeing agency and/or department criteria

Engages the learner and provides well timed and effective feedback

Provides mentorship and/or supervision to the novice instructor

Instructs in the at least one of the American Heart Association Classes (BLS, ACLS, PALS).Document, collect, maintain and submit accurate class records

Teach at varied time and places using varied formats based on student demand:
Day or evening, main campus, mobile Sim lab or on site of students' employment.

Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with students, customers and Mercy Partners of all disciplines.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Graduation from a University or Community College with a degree or certificate in an Emergency Care discipline (i.e.: EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, RN, PA, DO, MD, Law Enforcement)
If RN, BSN preferred or enrolled in BSN program.

Two years of experience providing Emergency Care in ones State of Wisconsin Licensed level.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURERequired certification applicable to training assigned (i.e. State of Wisconsin or Illinois Licensed Emergency Care Provider, or other applicable certification, such as EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, RN, PA, DO or MD)
State of Wisconsin or Illinois Certified EMS Instructor II or working toward completion preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required within three (3) months

Certified American Heart Association Instructor in at least one level (BLS, ACLS, PALS) within 1 yearOTHER

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, customers or employees.

Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software, including development of Power Points for the classroom

Other Qualifications Must be willing to travel off site for educational presentations 20% of the time.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION This job may require and EMS Instructor 2 to mentor/supervise an EMS Instructor 1

This job may require an AHA Instructor to mentor/supervise the AHA Instructor candidate.

PAY RANGE:$27.71 - $41.57

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.  for more details.

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