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EMS Instructor - Pool

Mercyhealth · Janesville, WI · $27.71–$41.57 an hour · Per diem

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about your background teaching EMT, AEMT, paramedic or AHA courses.

What they are checking: Whether they have real classroom and lab teaching experience at the levels this pool covers.

Tell me about a time you had to give hard feedback to a student. How did it go?

What they are checking: Whether they give timely, honest feedback that helps students grow without discouraging them.

How do you keep your own clinical knowledge current with protocol and guideline changes?

What they are checking: Whether they stay up to date so they do not teach outdated practice.

What would you do

A student keeps failing the same skill station. How do you help them?

What they are checking: Whether they can diagnose why a student is struggling and give useful feedback rather than just repeating the test.

A student is strong on tests but treats classmates and patients poorly during clinicals. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they address affective behavior, which matters as much as skills in EMS.

A student challenges something you taught, and they are partly right. How do you handle it in front of the class?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay respectful and confident while correcting themselves in front of learners.

About the work

How do you build a course that meets Wisconsin HFS 110 requirements and national standards like CoAEMSP or the American Heart Association at the same time?

What they are checking: Whether they can align course design with the state and national guidelines the posting names.

How do you teach adults differently than you would teach younger students?

What they are checking: Whether they understand adult learning principles and use them, not just lecture from slides.

How do you teach and assess the cognitive, psychomotor and affective domains in an EMS class?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach knowledge, hands-on skills and professional behavior, and measure each one fairly.

How do you run a scenario so it feels realistic and still teaches something?

What they are checking: Whether they can design and debrief simulation in a way that builds real decision-making.

How do you track student progress to know whether someone is on pace to pass the course?

What they are checking: Whether they monitor and document progress against state and agency criteria so problems surface early.

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The full job description

As published by Mercyhealth.

OVERVIEW The EMS Instructor, under the direct supervision of the EMS Unit Supervisor/EMS Coordinator, 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. Schedule : Variable/Flexible Shift : Days ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • 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 ( Wisconsin Department of Family Services and HFS 110) and/or the appropriate national agencies (CoAEMSP, FEMA, American Heart Association, etc.). • Demonstrates the ability to provide quality instruction in all learning domains ( Cognitive, Psychomotor and Affective) • Applies the principles of Adult Learning to the classroom • Demonstrates the ability to set clear and obtainable goals and objective for course participants and then monitor and evaluate student progress according to state, overseeing agency and/or department criteria • Engages the learner and provides well timed and effective feedback • Provides mentorship and/or supervision to the novice instructor • Instructs in the at least one of the American Heart Association Classes (BLS, ACLS, PALS). • Document, collect, maintain and submit accurate class records • Teach at varied time and places using varied formats based on student demand: Day or evening, main campus, mobile Sim lab or on site of students' employment. • Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with students, customers and Mercy Partners of all disciplines. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE 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. CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE 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 OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, customers or employees. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software, including development of Power Points for the classroom Other Qualifications Must be willing to travel off site for educational presentations 20% of the time. LEVEL OF SUPERVISION This job may require and EMS Instructor 2 to mentor/supervise an EMS Instructor 1This job may require an AHA Instructor to mentor/supervise the AHA Instructor candidate. PAY RANGE: $27.71 - $41.57 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here for more details. At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: • #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 • One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers • A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women