Paramedic Instructor

Paramedic Instructor

The Paramedic Instructor/Operator supports Army Medical Simulation Training Center operations by delivering medical training, operating medical simulation systems, supporting realistic battlefield medical scenarios, and maintaining training readiness. This position supports Combat Medic 68W sustainment training, Combat Lifesaver training, Tactical Combat Casualty Care, MEDIC TC 8-800 training, Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, and other Government-approved medical training requirements.

The Paramedic Instructor/Operator provides instruction in classroom, field, trauma lane, and simulated operational environments. The position also supports scenario execution, student evaluation, After Action Reviews, training documentation, operator-level maintenance of medical training devices, and coordination with MSTC staff and supported units.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver instructor-led medical training in classroom, field, and simulation-based environments.
• Instruct and support 68W sustainment training, Combat Lifesaver training, Tactical Combat Casualty Care, MEDIC TC 8-800, BLS, ALS, PHTLS, PALS, and other approved medical courses.
• Support training for Active Army, Army Reserve, Army National Guard, deploying units, and other authorized personnel.
• Set up, configure, operate, monitor, and reset MSTC medical training devices, simulators, and simulation systems.
• Operate and support medical TADSS, including patient simulators, trauma lane equipment, partial task trainers, moulage materials, and related training systems.
• Perform operator-level maintenance and preventive maintenance checks and services on medical TADSS before, during, and after training events.
• Support development, preparation, and execution of realistic medical training scenarios using approved Programs of Instruction and medical proponent guidance.
• Evaluate student performance, support testing and skills validation, and document training results.
• Conduct or support After Action Reviews and capture lessons learned, trends, and areas for sustainment or improvement.
• Maintain training records, attendance rosters, student evaluations, instructor records, and other required documentation.
• Manage or support training supplies, consumables, moulage materials, synthetic blood, PMCS kits, and other simulation support materials.
• Coordinate with Government site leads, course coordinators, units, and maintenance contractors to support scheduled training events.
• Comply with safety, risk management, HAZMAT, OSHA, environmental, public health, and local installation requirements.
• Complete required security and mandatory training, including installation access, cybersecurity, OPSEC, antiterrorism, iWatch, and other required training.
• Support surge training events, weekend training, drill weekends, annual training periods, and temporary duty requirements as needed.
• Maintain professional conduct and support customer satisfaction, mission readiness, and uninterrupted MSTC operations.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Nationally Registered Paramedic certification.
• Medically credentialed certified instructor through a commercial credentialing agency in accordance with American Red Cross standards or as directed by MEDCoE.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Completion/certification on TC 8-800, all tables, on an annual basis.
• Must meet one of the following background requirements:
• Former 68W or 18D Noncommissioned Officer and Advanced Leader Course graduate;
• Former Navy NEC 8404 or Navy Independent Duty Corpsman, E-6 or above;
• Former Air Force 4N0X1 or Aerospace Medical Service, E-6 or above; or
• Current licensed Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant, or Physician.

Working Conditions/Working Environment/Physical Demands

• Ability to work in classroom, field, trauma lane, and simulation environments.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, move training materials, set up training lanes, and support physically realistic medical training scenarios.
• Ability to work with moulage materials, simulated blood, medical training supplies, and training devices in accordance with safety and HAZMAT procedures.
• May require travel, weekend work, surge support, or OCONUS support depending on site assignment.
• Must be a United States citizen, successfully pass an extensive government background investigation, and receive government client approval.