EMS Educator

Prime Healthcare•Kankakee, IL

1d•$45•Onsite

About The Position

Assess, plans, and coordinates educational programs for the EMS Program. This includes, but is not limited to: planning and teaching initial and ongoing continuing education for ALS, BLS. Coordinates the paramedic student program in conjunction with area colleges. Maintains files for all education, orientation of students. This position focuses on accomplishing strategic and operational goals and initiatives within the program and organization for the purposes of clinical competence, professional development, quality, and patient safety. This position is in alignment with the Illinois Department of Public Health Emergency Management Systems guidelines for clinical educator/coordinator.

Requirements

Three to five years’ experience in the IL EMS field required.
Emergency driving experience required.
IDPH/NREMT licensure as EMT-Paramedic.
Ability to obtain IDPH Lead Instructor Licensure.
Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Providers Certification.
Valid Driver’s License.
Associate Degree and successful completion of an EMS Academy-approved NAEMSE instructor course and teaching internship, or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Previous IL EMS Teaching preferred.
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (Instructor preferred).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Providers Certification (Instructor preferred).
Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Planning and teaching initial and ongoing continuing education for ALS, BLS.
Coordinating the paramedic student program in conjunction with area colleges.
Maintaining files for all education and orientation of students.
Accomplishing strategic and operational goals and initiatives within the program and organization for the purposes of clinical competence, professional development, quality, and patient safety.