EMS Community Educator/Instructor
About The Position
The EMS Community Educator/Instructor will be responsible for creating and teaching educational content for EMS providers of all levels. This role involves participating in QA/QI as needed and typically follows a Monday-Friday schedule with flexibility for at least two evenings per month, totaling 32 hours per week. The position aims to foster strong partnerships, act as a liaison between various healthcare entities and the community, and ensure EMS program goals are met. The educator will also standardize program operations in cooperation with the EMS medical director, plan and implement education programs compliant with state and national standards, and maintain service standards with regional EMS providers and affiliates. Additionally, the role involves providing updates to leadership, resolving conflicts, and offering on-scene medical direction and assessment under the EMS Medical Director's approval.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Intermediate license issued by the state of Wisconsin, or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Intermediate (NREMT-Intermediate) certification issued by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 0 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
- A valid drivers license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.
- Associate's Degree in Nursing.
- Typically requires 3 years of experience in paramedicine or nursing with significant teaching experience.
- EMS instructor coordinator certification required or able to obtain.
- Wisconsin Critical Care Paramedic endorsement required for Paramedics.
- Knowledge of Wisconsin EMS System components, statues, codes, guidelines, technical college system and EMS education.
- Experience demonstrating leadership skill, initiative and personal management.
- Strong Microsoft software skills including: PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Knowledge of modern telecommunications equipment including data and telemetry transmission.
- Demonstrated leadership skills including decision making, team building, customer service, and conflict resolution.
- Planning, physician relationships, project management and strong interpersonal skills.
- Must have acceptable driving record according to Aurora policy and standards.
Nice To Haves
- EMS Instructor I certification issued by the State of Wisconsin needs to be obtained within 18 months
Responsibilities
- Creates strong and effective partnerships with Emergency Department and hospital leadership. Utilizes a collaborative/participative approach to identify "best practice", to improve EMS program service outcomes, strategic planning and goal achievement.
- Acts as a liaison and resource between out-of-hospital care providers, the community, public officials, local technical colleges, supported hospitals, and medical staff members to improve cooperation and continuity of care, and to establish advanced patient care education and delivery systems.
- Ensures that all EMS program goals/objectives are fully met.
- In cooperation with the EMS medical director, standardizes program operations, education, protocols, budgeting, equipment, medical direction and policies/procedures to ensure that EMS program services are provided in a consistent, high quality manner.
- Plans, coordinates, and implements emergency medical services education programs that comply with state and national standards. Develops training and education outlines and objectives.
- Establishes and maintains consistent service standards/expectations regarding ongoing relationship/partnerships with regional EMS providers and other healthcare and non-healthcare affiliates.
- Provides updates to leadership regarding plans, programs and activities.
- Reviews and addresses concerns and issues, resolves conflicts, and reports findings and resolution to all parties involved.
- Under the direction and approval of the EMS Medical Director will maintain a presence in the field to provide on-scene medical direction, assess compliance to protocols and policy, observe the quality of patient care, and be a resource, medical provider, and teacher. Skill competencies will be evaluated and approved by the EMS medical director.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- adoption assistance
- paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
