Instructor EMS Education

Cleveland Clinic•Akron, OH

45d•Onsite

About The Position

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family. As an EMS Education Instructor, under the direction of the Program Director and Program Manager, you will instruct and supervise students in the classroom and clinical settings for assigned courses. In this role, you will develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum, conduct clinical site visits, maintain student records, and support other school operations to ensure an effective and successful educational experience. This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working days/evenings/weekends.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
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)
State of Ohio Paramedic Certification
Basic Life Support Instructor – American Heart Association (BLSI) obtained within 12 months
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Instructor - American Heart Association (ACLSI) obtained within 12 months.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor - American Heart Association (PALSI) obtained within 12 months.
ITLS Instructor (International Trauma Life Support) instructor certification obtained within 12 months
FESI (Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, Level II) course completion obtained within 90 days of hire
Knowledge of computers and ability to become proficient with software used for instructional purposes
Ability to produce documents on a PC
Ability to communicate clearly
Excellent public speaking skills

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or higher
National Registered Paramedic certification
Three years of experience as a paramedic
Previous teaching experience

Responsibilities

Instruct assigned EMS courses in the classroom and laboratory setting including lecturing, instructing lab sessions, and other classroom duties as assigned.
Execute laboratory sessions based on lab agendas provided by the program, identifying equipment needs and enacting 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 as necessary.
Submit student evaluations to the Program Coordinator.
Establish cooperative working relationship with community health and EMS organizations and agencies.
Demonstrate continuing competence and currency in the professional discipline and teaching methodologies through a variety of activities, such as professional work experience, graduate education, continuing education, research, and other forms of professional growth.
Other duties as assigned.