EMT Educator

Northwest Ambulance is seeking an EMT Educator to help shape the next generation of EMS professionals. In this role, you will deliver hands-on classroom and field training, welcome and prepare new hires for success, and ensure our training programs remain current, effective, and aligned with industry best practices.

As a leading provider of Critical Care, ALS, and BLS transportation services throughout Washington, Northwest Ambulance knows that our people are the foundation of exceptional patient care. That's why we're committed to investing in the development of our crews and the educators who train them. If you're passionate about teaching, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to make a lasting impact on both employees and patients, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for an experienced EMT who loves teaching to become our EMT Educator. This role owns the full EMT education pathway at Northwest Ambulance, from a new hire's first day of orientation through independent field practice and ongoing competency.

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, you'll work alongside our RN Educator as the EMT-level counterpart, partnering with operations leadership, Field Training Officers, Medical Direction, and QA/QM to make sure every EMT is trained to the same high, consistent standard.

This role suits someone who's sharp in the field, patient in the classroom, and enjoys building systems that make good training repeatable.

• →Lead EMT onboarding. Deliver the EMT portions of new employee orientation, including classroom, skills, equipment, documentation, and safety content, and prepare new hires for field training.
• →Strengthen our Field Training program. Help select and develop EMT FTOs and preceptors, and maintain standardized evaluation tools so every trainee is measured against the same objective expectations.
• →Teach and validate clinical skills. Run hands-on skills stations and realistic scenarios covering patient assessment, airway, BLS resuscitation, patient movement, infection prevention, and ambulance equipment.
• →Turn data into training. Partner with QA/QM to spot recurring clinical, documentation, or safety trends and build focused education around them.
• →Coach and remediate. Provide non-punitive, Just Culture–based coaching and build remediation plans when performance gaps are identified.
• →Roll out change. Translate new policies, protocols, and equipment into practical training, job aids, and competency sheets that field crews can actually use.
• →Keep education on track. Maintain an annual education calendar, track completions and trends, and keep training records accurate.

• Current Washington State EMT certification in good standing
• 2+ years of recent EMS field experience preferred (strong EMTs with demonstrated teaching ability will be considered)
• Demonstrated competence in BLS patient care, ambulance operations, documentation, and safety
• Ability to teach adults, give direct and respectful feedback, and evaluate competency objectively
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
• Calm, professional presence in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and perform the full range of motion required in field and training settings

Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at times.  

Position requires varying times sitting; either driving or carrying out tasks at a desk. 

Position requires full range of motion. Movements include but are not limited to: standing, kneeling, stooping, reaching, pulling and pushing, lifting, and grasping. 

• Instructor credentials such as BLS Instructor, WA State EMS Evaluator, or EVIP/EVOC Instructor (or willingness to obtain them)
• Experience with ESO or similar ePCR documentation systems
• Familiarity with Northwest Ambulance operations and policiesd)

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal/customer-service skills
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and deadline management
• Solid analytical and problem-solving ability, with sound prioritization
• The composure to perform well in a high-paced, sometimes stressful environment

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance to ensure the well-being and health of our employees.

Regular, non-exempt field employees who are scheduled to work on designated holidays are paid a premium holiday rate of 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked on the holiday.

Our commitment to your financial future is reflected in our generous 401k program. We provide employer matching up to 5% of your salary, empowering you to save for long-term goals.

We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we provide paid time off at the rate of 2.3 hours per 40 hours worked to help you recharge, spend time with loved ones, and pursue personal interests.

To maintain a professional and consistent appearance across our team, uniforms are provided to all employees, ensuring you always look your best while representing our company.

Northwest Ambulance is an Affirmative Action Employer / Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, military status, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

This is a safety-sensitive position. Employees in this role are responsible for performing duties that directly impact of patients, coworkers, and the public.