Regional EMS Educator

Regional EMS Educator

Chattanooga, Knoxville, Old Hickory, TN

Overview

Position Type: Priority Ambulance Category Education

Description

Role Summary: Responsible for developing and instructing Driver Training Academy's, EMT-Basic Training Academy's, EMT Advanced Training Academy's, EMT-Paramedic Training Academy's and EMT-Paramedic Ventilator & Critical Care Training Academy's.

This is an Exempt/Salaried position.

Key Responsibilities: Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for developing and instructing Driver Training Academy programs. Responsible for developing and instructing EMT-Basic Training Academy programs. Responsible for developing and instructing EMT-Advanced Training Academy programs. Responsible for developing and instructing EMT-Paramedic Training Academy programs. Responsible for developing and instructing EMT-Paramedic Ventilator Training Academy programs. Responsible for developing and instructing EMT-Paramedic Critical Care Training Academy programs. Responsible for developing, scheduling, monitoring and ensuring high quality field precepting program for Academy students with field ambulance crews. Responsible for developing, scheduling, monitoring and ensuring high quality clinical site precepting program for Academy students with hospital staff. Demonstrates complete knowledge, understanding and compliance of company policies and procedures. Ensure security of buildings, vehicles, equipment, medications and all other company property. Ensures the security of all company computer systems by adhering to security procedures and utilizing appropriate passwords policies. Adheres to Universal Precautions/Body Substance Isolation when dealing with patient contacts. Is familiar with and practices the Infection Control policies and procedures of the company. Accepts responsibility for recertification as a Paramedic and for other required license's and certifications as required by company, local, regional, and state policies, regulations or laws. Maintains security and privacy of all confidential and proprietary company information at all times in accordance with company policy. Always maintains security and privacy of all company and patient information in accordance HIPPA and all other local, state and federal regulations. Acts at all times with his/her personal safety in mind, as well as the safety of others. Reports to assigned shifts on time, properly groomed in uniform and on time unless the proper notification has been made. Remains on duty and in proper uniform until properly relieved. At all times it sets an example of professionalism and leadership for others to follow. Assures all company goals, objectives and procedures are followed on a daily basis. Performs other duties as directed by management.

Reporting Relationship: Reports to:

Director of EMS Academies and the Regional President

Coordinates with:

Local Operations Staff FTO's DQA/QA/QI Director of Clinical Training Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

All EMT requirements. Currently licensed Paramedic. You must have strong problem-solving skills. Must have ability to mentor and supervise staff. Must be knowledgeable in medical terminology. Must have solid verbal and written communications skills. Must be proficient in ambulance patient care field documentation. Must have education and/or experience in adult education and training. Must have excellent administrative skills and be very detail orientated. Must have strong project management, time management, and leadership skills. Must have ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Must have ability to work independently on a broad variety of projects. Must be punctual and able to meet deadlines as assigned. Must be proficient with all Microsoft Office software packages. Minimum of four years' experience emergency medical services training experience. Must have certification as EMT and Paramedic Instructor in appropriate states. (Must Obtain All Within One Year of Hire) Must have instructor certification for CPR, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, BTLS, CEVO (Must Obtain All Within One Year of Hire) Associate or bachelor's degree in education or emergency medical services preferred.

Physical Requirements:

All EMT requirements. The ability to reach, push and pull. The ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. The ability to complete all job duties during any and all hours of the day and night. The ability to use mouse or keyboard to input data into computer over long periods of time. The ability to view graphic and text data on multiple computer screens for long periods of time.

Core Competencies:

Clinical & Operational Expertise - Maintains strong working knowledge of EMS clinical standards, protocols, and field operations; demonstrates credibility with both clinical and operations teams. Instructional Effectiveness - Ability to design, deliver, and evaluate engaging adult-learning experiences across classroom, simulation, and field envi…