Sherman EMS Educator Part Time

American Addiction Centers • Elgin, IL

1d • $27 - $40

About The Position

Sherman Hospital Elgin, IL Level 2 Trauma EMS Educator E.D. RN (1 year minimum) or EMT-P (3 years minimum) Part Time 16 Hours a Week 8 hour shifts Primary days, with occasional weekend and evening as needed Major Responsibilities: Assists with developing, conducting and supervising education for pre-hospital and hospital personnel. Assists with Coordination of Continuing Education at Advocate Sherman Hospital.

Requirements

• E.D. RN (1 year minimum) or EMT-P (3 years minimum).
• effective communication skills
• ability to promote good relationships between the hospital and the EMS providers
• ability to use A. V. equipment
• basic presentation skills
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
• Current RN licensure in State of Illinois or EMT-P.
• ECRN
• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS
• TNS
• ability to work some weekends and different shifts to accommodate classes or exams
• always on-call via pager or cell phone for problems or questions
• possible exposure to adverse or unpleasant patient conditions
• may be exposed to hazardous materials
• consistently travels to other hospital and area fire departments for classes and meetings
• ability to lift and move patients
• ability to work under stressful and in difficult situations
• ability to accompany EMS personnel on ambulance calls whenever necessary to evaluate patient care

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing initial education of EMT-P students.
• Assists in the writing and planning of the education calendar annually.
• Assists in supervising/conducting monthly ECRN continuing education classes.
• Assists in the testing of personnel for system entry.
• Assists in the administration of ECRN and EMT exams in compliance with system policy.
• Assists in maintaining the simulation equipment.
• Assists to support public education programs on emergency medical systems related topics in response to community needs.
• Assists in facilitating the internship process for provisional ECRNs and paramedics in compliance with system policies.
• Assists with providing in-station continuing education classes for fire departments in GEA EMS system.
• Collaborates all above activities with the EMS System Coordinator and members of the Greater Elgin Area EMS System.
• Maintains communication with paramedic crews to convey praise or opportunities for improvement.
• Assists in maintaining adequate supply of paramedic equipment and supplies, as well as telemetry communication logsheets.
• Assists with monitoring and insures maintenance of EMS radio to gain optimal communication with pre-hospital providers.
• Assists in providing EMS personnel with Instructor Session Evaluation Tools.
• Performs EMS vehicle inspections in coordination with IDPH Rules and Regulations.
• Stays abreast of changes in federal, state and local statues, regulations and procedures and recommends necessary changes to insure compliance.
• Supports the trauma program as it relates to pre-hospital activities.
• Provides assistance to the Information Technologies Department with management of the EMS radios in the Emergency Department.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees