EMT Theory​/Skills Instructor

Company Description

As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment.

• Teach essential EMT topics such as patient assessment, trauma care, medical emergencies, airway management, and basic life support (BLS) techniques.
• Conduct practical, scenario‑based training that includes skills labs, simulations, and field exercises where students can practice procedures like CPR, Patient Assessment, Treatment and Transport.
• Actively demonstrate the correct use of equipment (e.g., defibrillators, spinal boards, oxygen masks) and proper handling of emergency medical situations.
• Ensure that students gain proficiency in practical skills by providing guidance, supervision, and correction during training exercises.
• Conduct both written exams and practical skills assessments to evaluate students’ knowledge and ability to apply concepts.
• Offer constructive feedback to students on their strengths and areas for improvement, ensuring they understand their progress and what to work on.
• Track each student’s development throughout the course, maintaining records of their performance, attendance, and achievements.
• Enforce safety protocols during all training exercises, ensuring the well‑being of students and adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Oversee the proper use of training equipment, ensuring that all tools, such as manikins, medical devices, and PPE, are used safely and effectively.
• Offer guidance on student career development, professionalism, and ethical practices in EMS.
• Create an inclusive, respectful, and supportive classroom where students feel comfortable asking questions, discussing challenges, and receiving help.
• Assist students with any personal or academic issues that may arise, guiding them toward available resources or solutions.
• Keep accurate records of student attendance, grades, skills completion, and certifications.
• Work closely with the Lead Instructor or Program Director to ensure alignment with curriculum and educational standards.
• Help prepare teaching materials, including lesson plans, practical exercises, and demonstrations.
• Ensure that all training activities comply with local, state, or national regulations, as well as accrediting bodies such as the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
• Continuously learn about advancements in medical technology, EMS protocols, and treatment methods to ensure that training is current and relevant.
• Participate in professional development courses, seminars, and conferences to improve teaching skills and maintain certifications.
• Stay up to date with certifications, such as BLS or ACLS, to remain qualified to teach and perform advanced medical procedures.
• Work closely with other instructors to ensure consistent teaching methods, content delivery, and grading standards.
• Develop relationships with local hospitals, fire departments, and EMS agencies to provide real‑world experience and field training opportunities.
• Ensure that students are informed about course expectations, schedules, exam dates, and other relevant information.
• Help students develop a strong sense of professionalism and pride in the EMS field by emphasizing the importance of their future role in healthcare.
• Promote the value of EMT training and encourage students to pursue continued learning and advancement in EMS.
• Offer input to Lead Instructors or Program Directors about ways to improve course content or teaching methods based on student feedback and outcomes.
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of the program and suggest improvements to enhance student success and training quality.

• Must be certified as an EMT or higher‑level EMCT in the State of Arizona.
• Must have at least 2 years of field experience.
• Must have completed a minimum of 24 hours of training in instructional methodology, including:
• Organizing and preparing materials for didactic instruction, clinical training, field training, and skills practice
• Preparing and administering written and practical examinations
• Proper use of equipment and supplies
• Measuring and evaluating student performance
• Providing constructive feedback

• Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with the company
• 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
• 401K with a Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x your annual salary
• Leadership development and training for career advancement
• Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100%, depending on the program