Emergency Medical Science Trainer

Workweek

Up to 29 Hours Per Week | By semester (Fall, Spring, and/or Summer)

Position Summary

The EMS Trainer provides instruction and hands-on training for McHenry County College’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program, supporting student preparation for certification and professional growth. This role promotes educational excellence through effective teaching, collaboration, and engagement across various class settings and schedules.

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities

• Including but are not limited to:
• Provides instruction in the EMS program offered through McHenry County College under the oversight of the McHenry Western Lake County EMS System, for the purpose of eligibility for initial licensure, continuing education, and professional growth in accordance with IDPH Rules and Regulations and the National EMS Education Standards
• Teaches skills labs in accordance with the National EMS Education Standards and the IDPH requirement for certification/licensure at EMR, EMT, or Paramedic scope of practice
• Available to teach daytime, evening, or weekend classes, as needed
• Available to teach at various locations throughout McHenry County where EMS classes are held
• Available for student conferences either before or after class, and by College email if necessary
• Work cooperatively within the department, the division, and throughout the College in striving for educational excellence
• Conduct regular assessment of student learning
• Utilize a variety of teaching styles to satisfy the different learning styles of students
• Physical ability to perform functional requirements of the position.
  

Required Qualifications

• Illinois Licensed EMT, Paramedic, or Registered Nurse
• CPR for Healthcare Provider
• Ability to obtain current EMS System Protocol Competency
• 3 years’ experience providing direct patient care in the prehospital, Emergency Department or Critical Care setting
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth, especially regarding contemporary expertisespecific to assigned teaching content
• Commitment to the mission of the community college, and to teaching and motivating community college students in ways appropriate to their diverse backgrounds and learning styles
• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Adheres to policy/procedure and safety standards of McHenry County College and the McHenry Western Lake County EMS System.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission, employment, participation in educational programs, or activities, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. MCC is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible college community.

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McHenry County College offers Contingent employees an opportunity to earn credits toward tuition waivers for courses taken at MCC.