EMS Educator

Hennepin Healthcare•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking an EMS Educator to join our EMS Education department. This full-time position will work days and evenings. The purpose of this position is to develop curriculum, coordinate, and teach advanced and basic level emergency medical care courses for public safety personnel, paramedics, physicians, nurses, other healthcare professionals, and the public.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a health, business, or education area or an Associate’s degree or a diploma from an accredited registered nursing program
Three (3) years of approved paramedic experience, or three (3) years of EMS education teaching, or three (3) years of approved critical care clinical experience or three (3) years of approved nursing experience
An approved equivalent combination of education and experience
Current certification as a Paramedic with the State of Minnesota or current licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of Minnesota OR current certification or licensure from State of Minnesota in health related field which performs direct clinical care for critically ill patients
Must have valid Class D Minnesota driver’s license or equivalent and must have a satisfactory driving record including no more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years of licensure
Must complete an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) or National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course as designated by Hennepin EMS
Must qualify for and maintain a Hennepin County motor vehicle operator’s permit

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in health, business, EMS, education, or nursing
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS instructor by the American Heart Association or approved equivalent

Responsibilities

Develops curriculum, coordinates, and teaches advanced and basic level emergency medical care courses and individualized continuing education sessions for public safety personnel, paramedics, physicians, nurses, other healthcare professionals, college students, and the public
Serves as a resource regarding emergency medical issues for public safety personnel; shares emergency medical educational expertise with public safety departments and other customer groups
Evaluates skills and abilities of students; evaluates University and College student performance consistent with the policies and procedures of the institution of higher learning partner
Conducts learning needs assessment of students and customer groups
Develops teaching plans and instructional strategies; incorporates distance learning technologies and other multimedia aids based on needs assessments, quality improvement, and curriculum requirements
Conducts teaching sessions using multimedia content and distance learning technologies
Maintains course and program records and compiles data for research, reports, and evaluation purposes
Coordinates and develops designated outreach activities, research, and special projects
Arranges and maintains classrooms; orders, cleans, and maintains equipment and supplies
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned