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Carmel, IN

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Zionsville, IN

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for advanced life support paramedic in the United States is $26.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $29.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an advanced life support paramedic?

Advanced Life Support (ALS) Paramedics are highly trained emergency medical professionals who provide advanced medical care in pre-hospital settings. They are equipped to administer medications, interpret electrocardiograms (ECGs), perform advanced airway management, and use specialized equipment to treat critically ill or injured patients. ALS Paramedics often respond to 911 calls, stabilize patients, and transport them to medical facilities. Their training goes beyond basic life support, enabling them to perform complex procedures and manage a wide range of medical emergencies.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an advanced life support paramedic?

To thrive as an Advanced Life Support Paramedic, you need expert knowledge of emergency medical procedures, advanced cardiac life support, and trauma care, typically supported by state licensure and completion of an accredited paramedic program. Familiarity with equipment such as defibrillators, ventilators, ECG monitors, and digital patient care reporting systems is essential, along with certifications like ACLS and PALS. Strong decision-making, resilience under pressure, and effective communication help paramedics deliver critical care in high-stress situations. These skills are crucial for saving lives, ensuring patient safety, and working efficiently within emergency response teams.

What challenges do advanced life support paramedics face during emergency responses?

Advanced Life Support Paramedics often encounter high-pressure situations where they must make quick, critical decisions to stabilize patients. Common challenges include managing unpredictable environments, such as accidents or crowded public spaces, and working with limited information about the patient’s medical history. Additionally, paramedics must coordinate closely with other emergency responders and healthcare professionals, which requires strong communication and teamwork skills. Balancing patient care with documentation and regulatory requirements can also be demanding, but these skills are essential for success in the field.

What is the difference between Advanced Life Support Paramedic vs Emergency Medical Technician?

AspectAdvanced Life Support ParamedicEmergency Medical Technician
CertificationsParamedic license, advanced certificationsEMT certification, basic life support
Work EnvironmentAmbulances, hospitals, emergency scenesAmbulances, clinics, public events
Scope of PracticeAdvanced airway management, medication administration, IV therapyBasic first aid, CPR, oxygen therapy
Employer & IndustryEMS services, hospitals, fire departmentsEMS services, fire departments, clinics

The main difference between an Advanced Life Support Paramedic and an Emergency Medical Technician lies in their level of training and scope of practice. Paramedics have advanced certifications allowing them to perform complex medical procedures, while EMTs provide basic emergency care. Paramedics typically work in more advanced settings and handle more critical cases, making their role more specialized within emergency medical services.

How do you become an advanced life support paramedic?

To become an advanced life support paramedic, individuals typically complete emergency medical technician (EMT) training, gain experience, and then enroll in an advanced paramedic program that includes coursework in advanced airway management, pharmacology, and cardiac monitoring. After completing the program, candidates must pass a certification exam, such as the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) paramedic exam, and obtain state licensure to practice as an ALS paramedic.
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Infographic showing various Advanced Life Support Paramedic job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,832 per year, or $26.4 per hour.

Fire - EMS Lab Instructor - Advanced Life Support Paramedic

Virginia Peninsula Community College

Richmond, VA • On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title
Fire - EMS Lab Instructor - Advanced Life Support Paramedic
Role Title
Trainer Instructor I
Role Code
29111-SW
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
03
Position Number
293W0000
Agency
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Division
Virginia Peninsula Community College (Div)
Work Location
Hampton - 650
Hiring Range
$30.00-$35.00
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
3-Technicians
Full Time or Part Time
Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Varies
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Virginia Peninsula Community College changes lives, empowers students to succeed, and enhances the social and economic vitality of the region through high-quality education and workforce training, excellent service, and innovative partnerships.
The purpose of the Fire and EMS Lab Instructor Advanced Life Support Paramedic position is to instruct and guide fire and emergency medical services Advanced Life Support and Paramedic students and firefighter students through the psychomotor skills introduction, acquisition, reinforcement, mastery and evaluation stages in fire and emergency medical services education programs; provide simulation activities, tutoring, and remedial assistance to students, provide feedback to program faculty regarding skill acquisition and mastery, as well as to provide instructional resources required to meet state-mandated instructor-to-student ratios for fire and EMS program lab/practical skills and simulation. The Fire and EMS Lab Instructor Advanced Life Support Paramedic is also responsible for maintaining, inventorying, and replacing/resetting assigned equipment and lab/classroom spaces; the Fire and EMS Lab Instructor Advanced Life Support Paramedic, as designated by the department/program head/chair, may serve as a lead lab instructor/mentor to help guide and orient new lab instructors to the College, division and department/programs, policies, procedures, and expectations and perform other duties as assigned.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
  • Current unrestricted certification as a Paramedic (National Registry and/or Virginia Certification).

Knowledge
  • Knowledge of fire and emergency medical services (essential life support), education standards, and scope of practice.
  • Knowledge of and experience with competency-based educational techniques.
  • Knowledge of standardized patient concepts, processes, and practices.
  • Knowledge of curricula and accreditation standards

Skills
  • Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Strong computer skills.

Ability to
  • Instruct students through psychomotor skill introduction, acquisition, and evaluation of psychomotor skills performance and provide simulation activities, tutoring, and remedial assistance.
  • Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students in a diverse educational environment.
  • Work at all campus and off-campus locations.
  • Work in adverse environmental conditions.
  • Work in IDLH (immediately dangerous to life and health) atmospheres and situations.
  • Appropriately don, wear, and doff personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, coat, pants, boot, glove, hood, helmet, eye protection and respirator, and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
  • Complete new department/program-specific employee entrance and annual in-service training, maintain the minimum required qualifications and work the minimum number of hours per month/semester as established in the department/program policies and procedures.

Additional Considerations
Current unrestricted certification in any of the following areas:
Virginia Firefighter II, Virginia Fire Instructor II, Virginia Firefighter I and II TtT, Virginia Fire Officer I, Virginia 1403 Compliance Officer, Virginia MayDay Firefighter Down TtT, Virginia S3 EVOC TtT, Peninsula Burn Team Training and Virginia Office of EMS Education Coordinator.
Current instructor-level certifications in any of the following areas: Basics Life Support (AHA-BLS), Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), AHA-Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), AHA-Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), NAEMT Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC), AAP Pediatric Education for Prehospital Providers (PEPP), Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS), NAEMT Tactical Combat Casualty Care (LTC) and NAEMT Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC).
Operation of a State Vehicle
Yes
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
Minimal
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
WGE_3090P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
03/20/2026
Job Close Date
12/31/2026
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
vpcc.edu
Contact Name
Carla Brooks
Email
brooksc@vpcc.edu
Phone Number
757-825-2913
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/94605

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