Pitt Community College is looking for a full time Instructor to lead and inspire our EMS Continuing Education Programs. We are looking for an experienced Paramedic that can teach our Parmedic Program as well as step into the role of an AEMT or EMT instructor when needed.
Under limited supervision, the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Instructor is responsible for the planning, delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement of classroom, laboratory, simulation, online, clinical, and/or field instruction within the EMS program. The instructor supports the Clinical Coordinator with student onboarding, preceptor and Field Training Officer orientation, documentation review, student-progress monitoring, and other clinical or field education activities as assigned.
What You’ll Do
Develops and delivers evidence-informed instruction in accordance with approved course objectives, curriculum standards, medical direction, and applicable EMS education requirements.
Incorporates current National EMS Education Standards, evidence-informed clinical practice, local protocols, and emerging trends in EMS into instructional activities, as appropriate.
Prepares and maintains current syllabi, lesson plans, course schedules, instructional materials, and student-learning activities for assigned courses.
Identifies students requiring remediation and develops or implements appropriate remediation plans in coordination with program leadership.
Maintains accurate documentation of student attendance, grades, competencies, patient contacts, clinical performance, field performance, and other required outcomes.
Supports student retention, progression, completion, credentialing eligibility, and transition into the EMS workforce.
Participates in program evaluation, outcomes assessment, continuous quality improvement, accreditation activities, and corrective-action initiatives.
Recommends educational equipment, supplies, technology, and other resources needed to meet instructional and program objectives.
Assists with laboratory and simulation preparation, inventory, inspection, cleaning, and maintenance.
Provides clinical and field instruction, supervision, student evaluation, and remediation when assigned.
Promptly reports student-performance concerns, safety events, documentation discrepancies, or potential policy violations to the Clinical Coordinator and Director of EMS.
Assists the Clinical Coordinator with student onboarding, preceptor and Field Training Officer orientation, documentation review, student-progress monitoring, and other clinical or field education activities as assigned.
Maintains all credentials, approvals, certifications, and professional-development requirements associated with the position.
Remains current in EMS clinical practice, instructional methodology, educational technology, regulatory requirements, and evidence-informed prehospital care.
Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the program, division, and College.
What We Are Looking For
Minimum Qualifications
Current, unrestricted, NC Paramedic credential, or the ability to obtain NC credentialing through legal reciprocity within 30 days of employment.
At least three (3) years of experience providing prehospital care at the Paramedic level.
Associate degree in Emergency Medical Services, Healthcare, Education or closely related field; OR an Associate degree with documented education and experience directly related to the position; OR the ability to complete the required Associate degree within six (6) months of employment. (PREFERRED)
Certification Level: Paramedic
County: Pitt
Closing Date (if any):