Paramedic, Education Specialist: Hrly, PT

Firelands Health•Sandusky, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Firelands Health is seeking an Education Specialist to design and coordinate staff and community programs. This role supports professional development, ensures compliance with accrediting agencies, and contributes to various orientation and training programs. The specialist will also assist with e-learning initiatives and coordinate instructor updates.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program of paramedic training.
Current certification as an EMT-Paramedic from the State of Ohio.
ACLS, PALS, and BLS Instructor Status through American Heart Association or ability to obtain within 90 days.
Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings as needed.
Successful completion of a 90 day probationary period.

Nice To Haves

National Registry certification preferred.
Additional instructor statuses highly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Designs and coordinates staff and community programs to enhance staff abilities and to promote wellness in the community and corporate structure.
Assists in coordinating professional development programs for Medical Center staff to maintain licensure/certification requirements.
Responsible for development, implementation and maintenance of records/reports required for accrediting agencies and healthcare regulatory standards; recommends timely record management changes as required.
Participates in developing simulation education for Nursing and other departments.
Supports General Orientation, Nursing Orientation and Code Ready programs.
Assists with the development of tailored programs for Medical Center departments that assist in meeting department specific educational needs (BLS, ACLS EKG Basics, PALS, Aegis & TNCC) utilizing current standards of care and evidence-based practices.
Coordinates and implements instructor updates, renewals and develops new instructors for each program.
Supports e-learning education through Education Council collaboration.
Plans, coordinates, implements and evaluates requested/required professional development programs.
Responsible for compiling and timely submitting QA reports to the Director, Education Services.