EMS Clinical Educator

Capital Health (US)•Wilmore, KY

18d•$32 - $41

About The Position

Capital Health seeks an EMS Clinical Educator to implement, conduct, coordinate, and facilitate education in American Heart Association Emergency Cardiovascular Care, Emergency Medical Services, and related fields. The educator develops curricula and keeps educational content aligned with current medical standards of practice, ethics, evidence, and New Jersey Department of Health Office of EMS regulations. The role supports a positive learning environment, participates in EMS quality activities and hospital committees, and ensures required course and operational documentation is accurate and processed promptly. The educator plans and presents programs for Capital Health, other healthcare providers, and the community; updates materials and courses based on evaluations and current evidence; and adapts instruction to varied learning styles. The role includes coordinating courses at different sites and schedules, handling class communications and registration, preparing required documentation, and mentoring instructors and field training officers. The educator also collaborates with clinical departments on simulation-based curricula, serves as a simulation education subject matter expert, and mentors simulation technicians. This position supports hospital initiatives, disaster exercises, community events, and quality improvement projects. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with an usual workday of eight hours. It does not formally supervise employees. The listed pay range is $31.69–$41.40. The position is eligible for medical, prescription, dental, vision, retirement, insurance, paid time-off, commuter, and other listed benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; an associate degree is preferred.
Paramedic or RN credential required.
Five years of clinical experience.
Three years of experience as an educator in a healthcare-related field.
Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office and other databases.
Comfort with setting up and troubleshooting audio/visual presentation equipment.
Skill in programming and operating high-fidelity patient simulators and skill-trainer manikins; knowledge of low- and high-fidelity simulators and task trainers.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to present to large groups and facilitate small-group discussions.
Driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
For AHA training center assignment: AHA BLS Instructor, AHA ACLS Instructor, and AHA PALS Instructor credentials.
For simulation education assignment: AHA BLS Instructor credential; ACLS and PALS provider credentials, with instructor credentials preferred.
For NJ EMS training center assignment: AHA BLS Instructor, ACLS Instructor, and PALS Instructor credentials (PALS instructor required within six months of hire), and NJ EMT Instructor credential.
Additional instructor credentials in at least two of NJ MAVT, PHTLS, EPC, EMS Safety, GEMS, and TECC preferred.
EVOC and CEVO credentials preferred.
ACLS and PALS instructor credentials preferred for simulation education assignment.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and present educational programs for Capital Health, healthcare providers, and the community.
Use course evaluations and current evidence to improve presentations and keep educational programs updated.
Develop curricula and maintain educational materials in accordance with current standards of care and applicable regulations.
Incorporate cultural diversity into educational programs and use varied instructional methods to address different learning styles.
Provide courses at varied sites and schedules to accommodate customers.
Maintain a positive and safe learning environment and address disruptive behavior diplomatically and firmly.
Disseminate information about relevant Capital Health and community educational offerings.
Prepare class documentation, including submitting syllabi to NJ DOH OEMS for continuing education credit approval as required.
Notify students and instructors of class cancellations or changes; register customers, prepare rosters, and ensure students have course materials.
Participate in developing and implementing documentation protocols and procedures.
Identify and correct inaccurate information and provide constructive performance feedback to students and per diem instructors.
Mentor new or less experienced instructors and field training officers; serve as Training Center Faculty (Instructor-Trainer) for educational programs.
Support hospital initiatives through committee participation, disaster exercises, and community events.
Facilitate critical thinking and best practices among healthcare providers to support performance and patient outcomes.
Participate in departmental quality improvement and hospital-wide performance improvement projects, promoting integration of research into practice.
Collaborate with clinical departments to develop simulation-based curricula that improve patient safety and outcomes.
Serve as a subject matter expert in simulation-based education and provide guidance to simulation technicians.
Perform other duties as assigned.