IMERT Training Instructor – Pool

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois

IMERT Training Instructor providing education and training to emergency care providers. Engaging learners and leading course development initiatives in a fully remote setup.

Posted 7/8/2026part-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $28 - $42 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides education and training to all disciplines of emergency care providers.
Takes a leadership role in course development through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of classroom, laboratory, clinical and on-line instruction.
Demonstrates attributes of a professional educator: Self-motivated, effective communicator, effective time manager, team player, organized, knowledgeable, prepared, confident, respectful, student advocate.
Responsible for EMT, AEMT, Paramedic and/or AHA Course development using the guidelines and curriculum outlined by state and/or the appropriate national agencies.
Engages the learner and provides well-timed and effective feedback.
Provides mentorship and/or supervision to the novice instructor.
Instructs in at least one of the American Heart Association Classes (BLS, ACLS, PALS).
Teaches at varied times and places using varied formats based on student demand: Day or evening, main campus, mobile Sim lab or on site of students' employment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduation from a University or Community College with a degree or certificate in an Emergency Care discipline (i.e.: EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, RN, PA, DO, MD, Law Enforcement)
If RN, BSN preferred or enrolled in BSN program.
Two years of experience providing Emergency Care in ones State of Wisconsin Licensed level.
Required certification applicable to training assigned (i.e. State of Wisconsin or Illinois Licensed Emergency Care Provider, or other applicable certification, such as EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, RN, PA, DO or MD)
State of Wisconsin or Illinois Certified EMS Instructor II or working toward completion preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required within three (3) months.
Certified American Heart Association Instructor in at least one level (BLS, ACLS, PALS) within 1 year.

Benefits

Comp & perks

retirement
time off
on-demand pay
access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Hard Skills & Tools

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)ParamedicBasic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)Curriculum DevelopmentClassroom InstructionClinical InstructionOnline Instruction

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicatorTeam PlayerTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsStudent Advocacy

Certifications

State of Wisconsin Certified EMS Instructor IIBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationAmerican Heart Association Instructor Certification