Educator EMS

UMC Health System•Boston, MA

About The Position

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Job Summary The Educator, EMS functions as training and education chief for UMC Emergency Medical Services Reports to: Assistant Director, EMS Job Specific Responsibilities Daily assignments may include but are not limited to: • Plans and conducts employee orientation, required recertification courses, and all other job-related training programs for the department’s employees • Ensures the department is compliant with all infection control and quality improvement standards as described by UMC Health System, DNV, and all other applicable organizations • Serves as liaison to the hospital, colleges and the public sectors regarding education • Assures quality assurance and improvement for the UMC EMS system • Maintains all regulations from UMC Health System and DNV, and all other applicable organizations • Occasionally will assist with EMS field operations and staffing when special needs arise as in MCI situations • Assists with local and regional marketing efforts of UMC EMS and UMC Health System • All other assigned duties related to Education and Emergency Medicine Education and Experience • High School Diploma or GED • + 5 years of experience working in 9-1-1 systems • + 2 years of experience leading training and development curriculums, preferably in a hospital setting Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations • Texas Department of State Health Services Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic or Licensed Paramedic certification • EMT-P, ACLS, PALS (Instructor certifications for all must be obtained within 180 days of hire into the role) • BLS: Basic Life Skills or BLS Instructor’s certification by The American Heart Association • Class C driver license with no DWI convictions in the prior 10 years Skills and Abilities • Practical knowledge of medicolegal aspects of pre-hospital patient care is essential • Basic medical terminology and pre-hospital patient care skills • Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing; Must speak English fluently • Knowledge of the Lubbock geographical areas or the ability to effectively read GPS coordinates Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships This position will interact with patients, their family members, health care providers, members of public safety and law enforcement personnel, students, volunteers, and fellow employees Physical Capabilities Frequently exerts a medium amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull and move patients or objects. Frequently work involves sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, crouching and kneeling. Occasionally work involves running, climbing stairs, climbing ladders and crawling. Environmental/Working Conditions Emergency Medical Services provides offices and crew quarters which are well lighted and ventilated. This position is subject to adverse weather and working conditions. The Educator is occasionally exposed to blood, and other infectious agents. Occasionally work involves the Educator to be outdoors, in confined spaces, heights, underground, wet, and dry environments, a wide range of temperatures, unusual lighting and noisy environments. UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources. Benefits: Resilience program Emotional Physical Spiritual Financial Career Community On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP) Discounted Pharmacy Cost Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region) Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match PTO & Extended Illness Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance And more at: https://apps.umchealthsystem.com/documents/wellness.pdf UMC Vision, Mission and Standards: Vision: To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country Mission Statement: Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow’s healthcare professionals. Standards of Excellence: Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and Respect About UMC Magnet Designated 501 licensed beds 62 Site locations Regions only Level I Trauma Center Regions only BICU DNV accredited Primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas Monthly UMC Physicians Culture, Vision, Mission, and Standards: Culture: Service is Our Passion Vision: The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare. Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient. Standards: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Kindness About UMCP 35 Practice Locations – private practices and urgent care centers Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers Ranked as “One of the Best Places to Work in Texas” by Texas Monthly Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
+ 5 years of experience working in 9-1-1 systems
+ 2 years of experience leading training and development curriculums, preferably in a hospital setting
Texas Department of State Health Services Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic or Licensed Paramedic certification
EMT-P, ACLS, PALS (Instructor certifications for all must be obtained within 180 days of hire into the role)
BLS: Basic Life Skills or BLS Instructor’s certification by The American Heart Association
Class C driver license with no DWI convictions in the prior 10 years
Practical knowledge of medicolegal aspects of pre-hospital patient care is essential
Basic medical terminology and pre-hospital patient care skills
Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing; Must speak English fluently
Knowledge of the Lubbock geographical areas or the ability to effectively read GPS coordinates

Responsibilities

Plans and conducts employee orientation, required recertification courses, and all other job-related training programs for the department’s employees
Ensures the department is compliant with all infection control and quality improvement standards as described by UMC Health System, DNV, and all other applicable organizations
Serves as liaison to the hospital, colleges and the public sectors regarding education
Assures quality assurance and improvement for the UMC EMS system
Maintains all regulations from UMC Health System and DNV, and all other applicable organizations
Occasionally will assist with EMS field operations and staffing when special needs arise as in MCI situations
Assists with local and regional marketing efforts of UMC EMS and UMC Health System
All other assigned duties related to Education and Emergency Medicine