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FLSA Status
Exempt
Job Role Summary
The Associate EMS Educator is a professional who serves in an intermediate and developmental role to support, supplement, and enhance academic instruction within the Academic Services Division. The primary function of this position is the supervision, instructional management, and evaluation of EMT and Paramedic students, recruits, and external learners within classroom, laboratory, and clinical instructional settings. Operating under the general guidance of the Section Chief of Academic Services and senior educational staff, the incumbent exercises professional judgment in evaluating student psychomotor competencies, enforcing academic program policies, and administering remediations. This role serves as a structured pathway to develop advanced instructional capabilities and academic standards. The incumbent maintains active Paramedic licensure to safely and accurately model advanced life support theories and ensure educational programs maintain regulatory compliance and academic excellence.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Academic Leadership & Student Supervision
- Supervise and manage students, recruits, and personnel across classroom, laboratory, and clinical learning environments.
- Exercise supervisory authority to evaluate student performance, grade instructional modules, and enforce program policies.
- Make determinations regarding student psychomotor competency, educational remediation needs, and academic progression.
- Present educational content in one-on-one formats, small groups, and large audience classroom settings.
- Organize, schedule, and execute comprehensive educational modules, translating national and state curricula into actionable learning experiences for adult learners.
- Manage, audit, and maintain official administrative records regarding student attendance, mastery of content, and educational outcomes.
Instructional Delivery & Coordination
- Construct and deliver learning modules for the traditional classroom as well as the virtual or hybrid classroom environment.
- Direct and proctor standardized student examinations, writing secondary evaluation instruments to test competency and mastery of subject matter.
- Utilize and maintain advanced instructional aids, including high-fidelity training mannequins, audio-visual equipment, and learning management software.
- Serve as an auxiliary resource to assist senior EMS Educators, functioning as a collaborative team to ensure the ongoing quality academic programs.
Quality Assurance & Academic Alignment
- Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) programs, medical audit reviews, and peer mentoring to align training with academic standards.
- Attend departmental and instructional meetings to collaborate on the refinement of initial academic programs and continuing education curriculum.
- Monitor student compliance with healthcare standards, verifying that all clinical training meets state and national registry regulations.
Job Requirements
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate degree in Emergency Medical Services, Education, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.
Experience
- Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as a 911 pre-hospital paramedic.
Licensure
- Current, unencumbered Indiana Paramedic License (Must be maintained continuously).
- Valid Indiana Driver's License with a driving record compliant with IEMS driver eligibility policy.
Certifications
- *Indiana EMS Primary Instructor Certification
- American Heart Association CPR/BLS Certification & *Instructor-level certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification & *Instructor-level certification
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700, and 800 certifications
- *EVOC Instructor
- *IEMS FTO
- *IEMS Paramedic Preceptor
- Can be obtained within the first year of employment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge
Must have specific knowledge of:
- practical skills, theory and medical terminology involved in basic and advanced emergency medical care
- educational methodology and FERPA/HIPAA regulations
- principles of human growth and development
- age-appropriate care (i.e. neo-natal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric)
- advanced respiratory skills including endotracheal intubations, cricothyrotomy, pleural decompression and breathing treatments
- cardiac monitoring and interpretation, defibrillation, and cardioversion
- intravenous therapy, including peripheral lines, use of I.V., I.M., I.O., and Sub. Q medications
- indications, contraindications, side effects and dosages of all medications carried by the paramedic vehicle
Skills
Must be able to:
- direct, lead, and mentor diverse student populations
- work effectively under emergency conditions and stress
- safely operate an emergency vehicle in all weather conditions
- coordinate emergency care with EMT Basics and other Paramedics as well as hospital physicians and staff
- make independent and critical patient care decisions
- interact in a calm, effective and courteous manner with patients, public, and hospital staff
- communicate verbally in person and via telephone and telecommunications mediums using the English language
- hear and understand spoken information from co-workers, patients, physician, dispatchers, other allied health personnel, bystanders, and public safety professionals
- read and comprehend written materials under stressful conditions
Abilities
Must have:
- developed public speaking, presentation, and team management skills across in-person, hybrid, and virtual platforms
- normal use of limbs, eyes, ears and voice required to treat patients and to operate sophisticated electronic devices
- excellent verbal communication skills
- high level of medical psychomotor skills and cognitive knowledge
- high degree of accuracy in performance of duties
It is Indianapolis EMS' philosophy and policy to treat employees and applicants fairly and without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status or physical or mental ability. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these conditions will not be allowed or tolerated. For additional questions please contact us at 317-630-7427 or humanresources@indianapolisems.org.