EMS Educator

Prime Healthcare•Kankakee, IL

2d•$45•Onsite

About The Position

The EMS Educator assesses, plans, and coordinates educational programs for the EMS Program at St. Mary's Hospital. This role involves planning and teaching initial and ongoing continuing education for ALS and BLS providers, and coordinating the paramedic student program in conjunction with area colleges. The position maintains files for all education and student orientation, focusing on accomplishing strategic and operational goals for clinical competence, professional development, quality, and patient safety, in alignment with Illinois Department of Public Health Emergency Management Systems guidelines.

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 Instructor preferred.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Providers Instructor preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, and coordinate educational programs for the EMS Program.
Plan and teach initial and ongoing continuing education for ALS and BLS.
Coordinate the paramedic student program in conjunction with area colleges.
Maintain files for all education and orientation of students.
Accomplish strategic and operational goals and initiatives within the program and organization for clinical competence, professional development, quality, and patient safety.