Instructor EMS Education

Cleveland Clinic; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking an EMS Education Instructor to teach and supervise EMS students in classroom and clinical settings. You will develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum, visit clinical sites, maintain student records, and support program operations to ensure a successful educational experience.

The role is regular PRN with days/evenings/weekends; the candidate should have extensive EMS experience and multiple AHAs instructor certifications, with ability to travel

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Five years EMS experience as EMT, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic (two years as paramedic).
• State of Ohio Paramedic Certification.
• BLSI within 12 months.
• ACLSI within 12 months.
• PALSI within 12 months.
• ITLS Instructor within 12 months.
• FESI Level II within 90 days of hire.
• Knowledge of computers and ability to use instructional software.
• Ability to produce documents on a PC.
• Excellent public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Instruct EMS courses in classroom and lab, including lecturing and supervising lab sessions.
• Conduct clinical site visits and evaluate student performance.
• Maintain student records and support program operations.
• Assist with inventory and equipment purchases.
• Administer and evaluate written tests.
• Evaluate students in clinical/field rotations and submit evaluations.
• Collaborate with community health and EMS agencies.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional development and teaching methods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public speaking

Classroom instruction

Curriculum development

Student evaluation

Inventory management

Laboratory supervision

Training coordination

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State of Ohio Paramedic Certification

BLS Instructor – AHA within 12 months

ACLS Instructor – AHA within 12 months

PALSI within 12 months

ITLS Instructor within 12 months

FESI (Level II) within 90 days of hire

Associates degree or higher

National Registered Paramedic certification

Previous teaching experience

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Instructor EMS Education

Location

Akron

Facility

Akron General Medical Center

Department

Paramedic Education Program-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code

G99923

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

Schedule

8:00am-10:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

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

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• 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.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• 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

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

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

Physical Requirements:

• Extensive travel from place to place at the work location and to travel between work locations
• Working in a stationary position for extended periods
• Occasional moving or transporting up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to manipulate and move patients.
• Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

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