Educator - Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy - Exempt

Singing River Health System•Ocean Springs, MS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Educator enhances the performance and professional development of Singing River Health System employees. He/She develops and coordinates educational programs and materials for traditionally non-clinical areas of training. The Educator facilitates the development of SRHS departments through active participation in orientation, training, on-going staff development and evaluation for all levels of personnel served. The Educator participates in the development of formal and informal education programs and activities in an effort to improve quality standards and outcomes as well as staff performance expectations. He/She serves as a resource and educator on new policies, procedures, equipment, and training. The Educator keeps abreast of current training requirements and facilitates the implementation of SRHS initiatives. The Educator adjusts working hours and availability as needed or as assigned (evenings/nights/weekends) to meet the educational needs of the staff. The Educator performs utilizing the DNV/CMS accreditation standards, the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control and the SRHS Department of Nursing Plan for the Provision of Care, Treatment and Services. The Educator will be responsible for the comprehensive facilitation of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program. This includes, but is not limited to, curriculum delivery, student instruction, and program administration. Furthermore, the Educator may be required to provide instructional support in other curriculum areas as determined by institutional needs. In addition to these primary responsibilities, the Educator will contribute to the success of the High School Allied Health Career Technical Education program and participate in relevant community engagement initiatives.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree required.
Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
BLS instructor certification required at (or within 6 months of) job start; must maintain certification.
Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.
Two (2) years’ experience in Education or Human Resources.
Proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor degree in Healthcare Administration, Education, Business, or health care related field preferred.
Previous teaching experience or evidence of teaching ability preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops and coordinates educational programs and materials for traditionally non-clinical areas of training.
Facilitates the development of SRHS departments through active participation in orientation, training, on-going staff development and evaluation for all levels of personnel served.
Participates in the development of formal and informal education programs and activities in an effort to improve quality standards and outcomes as well as staff performance expectations.
Serves as a resource and educator on new policies, procedures, equipment, and training.
Keeps abreast of current training requirements and facilitates the implementation of SRHS initiatives.
Adjusts working hours and availability as needed or as assigned (evenings/nights/weekends) to meet the educational needs of the staff.
Performs utilizing the DNV/CMS accreditation standards, the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control and the SRHS Department of Nursing Plan for the Provision of Care, Treatment and Services.
Responsible for the comprehensive facilitation of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program, including curriculum delivery, student instruction, and program administration.
May be required to provide instructional support in other curriculum areas as determined by institutional needs.
Contributes to the success of the High School Allied Health Career Technical Education program.
Participates in relevant community engagement initiatives.