Manager - EMS EMT/Paramedic Education

Cleveland Clinic • Akron, OH

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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. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Akron General, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family. Akron General is looking to add a Manager of EMT and Paramedic Education to the team who will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of EMS educational programs to train individuals to become Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics and EMS Instructors. Our faculty and staff 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a health care discipline or Education.
• Five years of EMS experience as an EMT, Advanced EMT or Paramedic.
• Three years of the required five years of experience must be as a Paramedic.
• Previous teaching experience.
• Supervisory/staff management experience.
• FESI (Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, Level II) course completion within 90 days of hire.
• State of Ohio Paramedic Certification OR Ohio Registered Nurse with five or more years of prehospital experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider upon hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider and International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Provider within one year of hire.
• Basic Life Support Instructor (BLSI), Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor (ACLSI) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor (PALSI) through the American Heart Association (AHA) within one year of hire.
• International Trauma Life Support Instructor (ITLSI) within one year of hire.
• Knowledge of computers and the ability to become proficient with Platinum Planner student software and the Microsoft office suite.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• National Registered Paramedic.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the work activities of the EMS Education Department to include paramedic and EMS Instructors.
• Interview, hire, orient and train staff.
• Provide feedback and discipline as required and manage personnel performance.
• Design, coordinate, implement and evaluate the Paramedic and Emergency Medical Technician Education Program.
• Develop curriculum, present lectures and construct valid and reliable testing instruments.
• Review and revise EMS Education curriculum as described by the governing agencies.
• Assist with maintenance of approval/accreditation status and compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Prepare re-accreditation documents for appropriate state and national governing agencies.
• Serve as the Lead Instructor of courses assigned by the Program Director.
• Oversee development of preceptor training for all clinical and field preceptors.
• Ensure student, site and preceptor compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Recruit prospective students for the program.
• Monitor progress and issue disciplinary actions to students as needed.
• Serve as a coach and mentor for students.
• Administer surveys to students, staff, advisory committee and faculty as required.
• Compile annual reports, graduate, employer, faculty surveys, advisory board meetings, minutes and actions.
• Lead data reporting activities (e.g., retention, attrition, exam pass rates).
• Ensure completion of Terminal competency assessments and compliance with HIPAA training.
• Maintain & deploy risk management procedure for accidents or injuries at clinical sites.
• Coordinate contract fulfillment with all clinical and field agencies.
• Instruct BLS, ACLS, PALS and ITLS Courses as needed.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employment in a tobacco free and drug free environment.
• Influenza prevention program compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree