Carle Health
Location
Urbana, Illinois
The EMS Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality educational and training opportunities to EMS System Members, alongside providing Quality Assurance and chart review for specific services. This role also involves supporting AHA course offerings and assisting with the Parkland medic program as directed.
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED, or a College Diploma in Nursing, along with at least two years of experience in Pre-Hospital Advanced Life Support Care. Required certifications include a Licensed Paramedic or RN in Illinois, and specific AHA certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS) must be obtained within specified timeframes.
The EMS Instructor provides high-quality educational and training opportunities to EMS System Members. Will provide Quality Assurance for system members, as well as chart review for Arrow and AirLife. Will support AHA course offerings for CREMS system members as well as work to support the Parkland medic program as assigned.
Licenses / Certifications Licensed Paramedic – Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) OR Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (AHA); required within 30 days Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association (AHA); required within 1 year Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association (AHA); required within 1 year Valid Driver’s License – Requirements vary Education High School Diploma or GED OR College Diploma in Nursing Work Experience 2+ years of Pre-Hospital ALS (Advanced Life Support) Care
Understands pre-hospital and hospital care of critically ill and injured patients Maintains current knowledge through journals, seminars, in-services, and clinical practice Communicates effectively with: Hospital and pre-hospital personnel Hospital and IDPH administration Public safety and fire officials Regional healthcare professionals EMS Coordinator, EMS Project Director, and EMS Medical Director Follows chain of command when reporting variances or problems Provides training courses for: EMT-Basic EMT-Intermediate EMT-Paramedic Other qualified participants Delivers public presentations at professional courses as appropriate Offers continuing education for pre-hospital care providers within the EMS System Participates in the EMS System Quality Improvement plan Serves as liaison between Carle EMS System and member agencies Assists with maintaining records of system participants Provides prompt feedback during lab simulations Prepares classroom and course materials; assigns exercises and exams Instructs AHA programs for both community members and healthcare professionals Collaborates with management to create development plans for Instructor staff Organizes lab supplies, equipment, and manikins Assists with maintenance of medical equipment in the lab setting
Compensation and Benefits
Market context
In Illinois, EMS instructor roles are typically sought by candidates with current clinical credentials and recent pre-hospital experience, especially in advanced life support settings. These positions are competitive because employers look for instructors who can pair classroom teaching with hands-on credibility, including Illinois licensure and required AHA certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page against the original posting so you can quickly confirm your credentials before applying.
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