Instructor - EMS Education

Cleveland Clinic•Akron, OH

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations. As an EMS Education Instructor, you will instruct and supervise students in the classroom for assigned courses in the clinical and didactic setting. You will be responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating curriculum and performing clinical site visits, record-keeping, and other school operations. Our instructors educate those who serve directly in their communities. We strive to create a culture of excellence and thirst for learning in both our students and instructors. This supports the Cleveland Clinic’s Vision to be the best place for care anywhere, and the best place to work in healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
FESI (Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, Level II) course completion within 90 days of hire
State of Ohio Paramedic Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or ALS through American Red Cross
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within one year of hire
ITLS Provider within one year of hire
Basic Life Support Instructor (BLSI), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Instructor (ACLSI) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor (PALSI) through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within one year of hire
ITLS (International Trauma Life Support) Instructor certification within one year of hire
Five years of EMS experience as an EMT, Advanced EMT or Paramedic.
Two years of the required five years of experience must be as a paramedic
Proficient with computers and software used for instructional purposes

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree or higher
National Registered Paramedic
Three years of experience as a Paramedic
Previous teaching experience

Responsibilities

Instruct and supervise students in the classroom for assigned courses in the clinical and didactic setting.
Develop, implement and evaluate curriculum.
Perform clinical site visits, record-keeping, and other school operations.
Instruct assigned EMS courses in the classroom and laboratory setting including lecturing, instructing lab sessions and other classroom duties.
Execute laboratory sessions based on lab agendas provided by the program.
Identify equipment needs and enact course plan including instruction, supervision of simulated skill practice and evaluation of student performance when required.
Offer one-on-one tutoring on practical skills and didactic material to EMT and Paramedic Students.
Assist with the maintenance of accurate inventory of all EMS program supplies and equipment.
Make recommendations to Program Director regarding equipment/product purchases.
Assist with written test administration and evaluation.
Evaluate students in clinical/field internship rotations and submit student evaluations to the Program Coordinator.
Demonstrate continuing competence and currency in the professional discipline and teaching methodologies through a variety of activities (e.g., professional work experience, graduate education, continuing education, research and other forms of professional growth).