Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
SH
SwedishAmerican Hospital
EMS Educator
Career Insights for First Aid Instructor
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Illinois data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A First Aid Instructor provides instruction in first aid and life saving skills and procedures. Leads classes and hands-on practice with first aid, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and more advanced life saving techniques. Provides instruction to individuals, educators, medical and emergency medical professionals.
$80,290 / year median in Illinois
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Work schedule: 100% FTE, 7:00am-4:00pm, you will work at UW Health Swedish American Hospital 1401 E State St. We are looking for an EMS Educator to:
- Design and deliver EMS education programs including CPR, EMT, Intermediate, and Paramedic courses in accordance with established standards.
- Evaluate and support EMS learners and staff through exams, continuing education, field supervision, and licensure preparation.
- Develop curriculum and manage educational programs by maintaining course materials, records, equipment, and accreditation requirements.
- Partner with EMS leadership and staff to support quality improvement, field performance evaluation, and ongoing professional development. Additional components of compensation may include: Evening, night, and weekend shift differential Overtime On-call pay At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
- Annual wellness reimbursement
- Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
- Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
- Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
- Strong shared governance structure
- Commitment to employee voice Work Experience
- Prefer active
EMT-P, RN
with current field and teaching experience. Preferred- At least two years field experience in Emergency Services. Required Licenses & Certifications
- Within first year of employment must attain the following certifications; Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor, Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support Instructor, Basic Life Support Instructor. Required
- Bi-annual CPR certification. Required
- Current Illinois Paramedic licensure within the State of Illinois.