EMS Instructor

The EMS Training Instructor is primarily responsible for the delivery of instructional content to support the overall educational mission of the Wake County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) department. The EMS Training Instructor will provide support for training, continuing education and re-credentialing for all providers within the Wake County EMS System. This support of training and education will include direct delivery of education through traditional and non-traditional methods, evaluating program effectiveness, maintaining accurate records, analyzing data and research, and assisting the EMS Supervisors-Training (i.e.

Training Captains). The EMS Training Instructor should be fully capable of effectively delivering a variety of content to a diverse population of students ranging in age, experience, background, and learning styles. The EMS Training Instructor will need to have strong interpersonal skills, problem solving skills, and self-initiative. Key Responsibilities: Understand and practice our mission statement of Prompt, Compassionate and Clinically Excellent Care Deliver instruction and train employees, students, faculty, and partners by providing information, including appropriate procedures, practices and/or the operation of equipment Evaluate system needs through review of education requirements, student feedback and clinical research Administer education programs and activities to include managing resources, time and students Grade student work Counsel students regarding progress and mentor students Use formative and summative assessment techniques to improve learning Evaluate student performance through direct observation and review of performance reports Enforce policies, protocols and standards Effectively and respectfully communicate to individuals and groups in both written and verbal form as it relates to education, training and re-credentialing Develop and strengthen relationships through communication with external and internal partners and customers regarding education and training Effectively utilize software and hardware for instructional purposes to include biomedical equipment, simulation tools and audio-visual equipment Other Responsibilities: Participate in community outreach and public events Participate in various department specific committees Staff the Emergency Operations Center or support departmental and county response to unusual events PLEASE NOTE: ***A criminal background and driving record check will be conducted, and pre-employment drug test is required.***