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

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1.      Minimum of 3 years’ experience as licensed Paramedic

2.      Previous Emergency Medical Services Teaching experience preferred.

3.      Hold a valid license under IDPH

4.      Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification (Instructor preferred but not required)

5.      Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (Instructor preferred but not required)

6.      Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Providers Certification (Instructor preferred but not required)

7.      Must be personable with good organizational and communication skills

8.      Must have the ability to work in a fluid environment and demonstrate improvisational skills

9.      Demonstrates a working knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, and other related areas

10.   Must be able to present information to adult learners in a controlled environment

11.   Valid Driver’s License

Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $43/hr. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Shift

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf