Instructor/Operator (I/O) Paramedic

Instructor/Operator (I/O) Paramedic

All Native Group is seeking an Instructor/Operator (I/O) Paramedic to provide medically credentialed instruction and operational support in a Medical Simulation Training Center (MSTC) environment. This role is responsible for delivering standardized, high-fidelity medical training, operating simulation systems, maintaining certifications, and supporting training execution in accordance with contractual performance standards. This position requires maintaining current medical certifications, operating Training Aids, Devices, Simulators, and Simulations (TADSS), and delivering high-fidelity, scenario-based medical training in both classroom and field environments and is located in Little Falls, Minnesota.

Essential Functions

Training Delivery

• Deliver TC3 training across all four tiers: All Service Members (ASM/Tier I), Combat Lifesaver (CLS/Tier II), Combat Medic (CM/Tier III), and Combat Paramedic (CP/Tier IV)
• Instruct 68W Combat Medic sustainment training and CLS initial/sustainment training to non-medical personnel
• Conduct training in classroom, laboratory, and field training/evaluation environments
• Maintain proper instructor-to-student ratios per MEDCoE directives: Classroom lecture 1:24, Classroom practical exercise 1:6, Invasive procedures 1:1, Skills validation testing 1:1 per casualty
• Instruct mixed populations of Soldiers both inexperienced and seasoned in class sizes directed by the medical proponent
• Assess students' critical thinking and psychomotor skills under high-fidelity simulated conditions
• Support a projected minimum throughput of at least 2,500 68W students annually across all MSTC sites

Scenario Development & Execution

• Utilize approved scenario-based training per course Training Circulars or as approved by the medical proponent
• Apply moulage techniques, environmental control, and theatrical special effects to simulate realistic injuries and environments
• Assess students using grading sheets for individual scenarios
• Ensure all training content is approved by the appropriate medical proponent (MTN, Deployed Medicine, CMSD)

Simulation Operations

• Operate MSTC systems (ISS, VPS, MT-C2)
• Configure and execute realistic training scenarios
• Apply moulage and simulation effects

Training Evaluation & Reporting

• Contribute to Monthly Staffing Report (MSR) data as required
• Document and report accidents/incidents
• Maintain training records, student evaluations, and After-Action Review (AAR) documentation

Equipment Maintenance

• Operate and perform operator-level preventive maintenance on assigned patient simulators, manikins, medical training equipment
• Follow OEM instructions for handling MSTC equipment requiring extended service agreement repair
• Inventory and manage consumable items (skins, synthetic blood, PMCS kits)
• Notify the COR when consumables are required
• Initiate fielded equipment repair/condition status reports and keep the TOR and APM/COR apprised of equipment issues
• Notify the W-TRS maintainer (via ACA) for equipment failures outside extended service agreement coverage

Quality & Compliance

• Participate in Quality Control Plan (QCP) activities including peer observations, self-assessments, and After-Action Reviews (AARs)
• Maintain all certifications current throughout the contract no lapsed credentials
• Complete annual TC 8-800 recertification (all tables)
• Participate in enterprise quality initiatives including instructor development programs and cross-site standardization

Competencies

• Experience reviewing documents, maintaining electronic files, and managing spreadsheets, tracking logs, suspense actions, or similar records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and standard office equipment.
• Strong organizational, data-entry, written communication, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple records and deadlines and communicate professionally with military, civilian, medical, recruiting, and contractor personnel.
• Ability to learn Government information systems and Army applicant-processing procedures.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Experience supervising training or instructional staff.
• Proficiency in conflict resolution and team management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Resolve administrative and minor performance issues.
• Ensure timely completion of reports, rosters, and deliverables.
• Experience overseeing adherence to training standards, security protocols, and classroom requirements.

Supervisory Responsibility

None required for this position.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout training environments for extended periods (8+ hours)
• Ability to lift and carry medical training equipment up to 50 lbs
• Ability to kneel, crouch, and work at ground level during field training exercises
• Ability to work in outdoor field environments in varying weather conditions
• Ability to apply moulage and operate patient simulators requiring manual dexterity

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Monday through Friday, 0800-1700 local time. Overtime, weekend, and extended hours may be required during surge operations per Government direction.

Current location -Little Falls, MN. We also operate in 22+ MSTC sites across CONUS and OCONUS (Germany, Korea). Specific site assignment determined at hire.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out of the area travel and overnight may be expected. Occasional travel may be required for cross-site support, surge operations, training conferences, or the MSTC Exchange Program. OCONUS positions require SOFA documentation.

Experience

Candidate must demonstrate a qualifying military medical or licensed clinical background, current required medical certifications, and experience delivering emergency medical, tactical trauma, or combat casualty care training. Prior experience in MSTC operations, high-fidelity medical simulation, TC3 instruction, 68W sustainment training, moulage, equipment maintenance, and training documentation is strongly preferred. Candidate should be capable of instructing mixed-experience military populations in classroom, laboratory, and field environments while maintaining compliance with medical proponent standards, contract requirements, and certification obligations.

Basic Qualifications Required Military/Medical Background

• Former 68W or 18D Noncommissioned Officer (NCO), Advanced Leader Course (ALC) Graduate
• Former Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) 8404 or Navy Independent Duty Corpsman, E-6 or above
• Former Air Force 4NOX1 or Aerospace Medical Service (4NOX1), E-6 or above
• Currently licensed Registered Nurse (RN), Physician Assistant (PA), or Physician (MD/DO)

Certifications

• Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification
• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) provider or instructor certification
• Experience with medical simulation TADSS (e.g., SimMan 3G, MTC2, Cut Suit)
• Prior MSTC or medical simulation training center experience
• Experience with moulage techniques and theatrical special effects for high-fidelity scenarios