EMS Lead Instructor

Overview

Superior Ambulance Service started in 1959 with one ambulance and today is the largest independent, locally owned, and operated emergency medical services provider in the Midwest. Superior employs more than 4,000 licensed EMT, Paramedics and Nurses, operating a fleet of more than 800 ambulances throughout Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin with over 55 locations. Superior also provides Critical Care, helicopter, and fixed wing emergency medical transportation.

The EMS Lead Instructor works directly under the Education Manager, instructing EMT classes. The EMS Lead Instructor is responsible for planning, scheduling, and instructing the classes, as well as scheduling guest speakers/instructors for the class.   

Responsibilities

The primary duties and responsibilities of the EMS Lead Instructor consist of, but are not limited to the following:

• Teaches all aspects of an EMT course as assigned (includes didactic and EMT skill set component). 
• Participates in compilation and record keeping of all required forms, waivers, physicals, required by the EMT Program and its partners.
• Maintains records as required by local EMS Agency, as well as State EMS Authority and NREMT (National Association of EMTs).
• Maintain records as mandated for the EMT CE (Continuing Education) Program.
• Partakes in inventory, ordering and receiving supplies and equipment for the EMT Program.
• Engages in emergency preparedness drill opportunities with students.
• Maintains office hours and participates in department agendas.
• Participation and implementation of departmental and program reviews. 
• Completes additional faculty responsibilities, including AHA/NAEMT course offerings as well as orientation trainings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Personable with good organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fluid environment and demonstrate improvisational skills.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, and other related areas.
• Well versed in company policies and procedures as written in the employee handbook.
• Able to present information to adult learners in a controlled environment.
• Demonstrates employee advocacy.
• Knowledgeable and ablility to demonstrate the mechanics of proper lifting, driving and maintaining ambulances, CPR, reporting, and other job related responsibilities for EMT’s and Paramedics.
• Ability to go to Superior Ambulance IL HQ in Elmhurst, IL when needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License 
• Active Illinois EMT/Paramedic License 
• Illinois Lead Instructor License
• Ability to demonstrate, teach, and lead all aspects of the EMT/Paramedic job 
• Recieve CPR Certification within 2 months, if not already acquired 

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPR Instructor
• ACLS/PALS Certification
• BTLS/PHTLS Certification
• HAZMAT Awareness Certification
• PEPP Certification
• GEMS Certification
• Superior Employee

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Health/Dental/Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunity for Career Growth

Salary Range

USD $22.00 - USD $40.00 /Hr. rates offered based on years of experience