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Assistant Flight Paramedics are healthcare professionals who provide emergency medical care to critically ill or injured patients during air transport, such as by helicopter or airplane. They support lead flight paramedics and flight nurses by assisting with patient assessment, care, and monitoring in high-pressure environments. Their responsibilities include preparing medical equipment, ensuring patient safety during flight, and communicating with medical teams on the ground. Assistant Flight Paramedics play a crucial role in ensuring patients receive timely and advanced medical attention while en route to a healthcare facility.

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EMT Instructor

Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Kalamazoo, MI • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Personnel Requisition
Personnel Requisition
Posting Number:
00579
Job Title:
EMT Instructor
Location:
Culinary and Allied Health Building
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Part Time
Pay Rate:
Varies based on cours(s) taught.
Position Type:
Faculty
Department:
Emergency Medical Tech.
Job Summary:
Are you a medical professional who wants to play a role in developing our next generation of emergency medical care providers? Would you enjoy providing a valuable service to the community of Kalamazoo? If so, then Kalamazoo Valley Community College may have the ideal teaching opportunity for you.
We are looking for a part time Emergency Medical Technology instructor to teach EMT 274 Critical Care Transport. This course prepares experienced clinicians with the advanced skills required to transport the critically ill and injured. This course is not intended for the entry level clinician but to challenge experienced providers to perform in-depth assessments (hemodynamic monitoring, blood chemistry, radiologic, and EKG) and determine invasive care (intubation, RSI, chest tube, thoracostomy, determination of ventilator settings, and IABP/Impella) beyond the traditional scope of practice. This requires a comprehensive knowledge of physiology as clinicians anticipate and respond to the various modes of transport from prehospital scenes to interfacility transports. The course will also present procedure for communication, safe packaging, and transport of patients according to accreditation standards, with emphasis on just culture practices. This course serves as a preparation for IBSC certification, although it will not cover the aviation rules and regulations related to flight.
Outcomes for course participants:
  • Ensure proper communication of any safety issue
  • Accurately convey information on patients during handoff, following report guidelines such as SBAR and DeMIST
  • Have a working knowledge of radio systems and equipment, med-com operations, and physician communication
  • Have a functional knowledge of just culture and performance improvement within the healthcare system

This part-time faculty EMT position teaches and evaluates students in the classroom setting; makes assignments; provides clinical papers; serves as role model and student advocate; assists in the development of course and curriculum materials and identifies and offers application of curriculum conceptual model and related theory courses.
Student learning in this course will be monitored and measured using a variety of approved methods including, but not limited to, writing assignments, collaborative projects, case studies, formative and summative assessments, and problem solving activities.
The instructor for this course will complete course and program related assignments delegated by the program director; assist with grant proposals, student recruitment and admissions, and new clinician/teaching assistant orientation; prepare reports; and serve as liaison for securing clinical facility needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be currently licensed at the Paramedic level by Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Must be certified in ACLS and PHTLS or ITLS.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in the field is required.
  • Seeking qualified candidates to teach multiple sections beginning the Summer 2026 semester.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
  • Teaching experience preferred but not necessary.

Physical Demands:
Work Hours:
Varies based on course(s) taught
Posting Date
02/20/2026
Closing Date:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
  • Please apply online at jobs.kvcc.edu
  • Position will be posted until filled.
  • Kalamazoo Valley reserves the right to close a posting at any time once a sufficient pool of applicants has been established.Please upload a copy of any relevant State licensing certificate. .
  • Official transcripts will be required to be submitted upon hire.

EEO Statement
As an employer, Kalamazoo Valley encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. It is the policy of Kalamazoo Valley Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, color, national origin/ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, height, weight, familial status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by law, in its programs, services, employment or activities. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we empower all to learn, grow and thrive. Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required. Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.

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