Hennepin County Medical Center
EMS Educator
Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55415
SUMMARY:
We are currently seeking an EMS Educator to join our EMS Education team. This full-time role will primarily work days and evenings.
Purpose of this position: Develops curriculum, coordinates, and teaches advanced and basic level emergency medical care courses for public safety personnel, paramedics, physicians, nurses, other healthcare professionals, and the public
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Develops curriculum, coordinates, and teaches advanced and basic level emergency medical care courses and individualized continuing education sessions for public safety personnel, paramedics, physicians, nurses, other healthcare professionals, college students, and the public * Serves as a resource regarding emergency medical issues for public safety personnel; shares emergency medical educational expertise with public safety departments and other customer groups * Evaluates skills and abilities of students; evaluates University and College student performance consistent with the policies and procedures of the institution of higher learning partner * Conducts learning needs assessment of students and customer groups * Develops teaching plans and instructional strategies; incorporates distance learning technologies and other multimedia aids based on needs assessments, quality improvement, and curriculum requirements * Conducts teaching sessions using multimedia content and distance learning technologies * Maintains course and program records and compiles data for research, reports, and evaluation purposes * Coordinates and develops designated outreach activities, research, and special projects * Arranges and maintains classrooms; orders, cleans, and maintains equipment and supplies * Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
* Associate's degree in a health, business, or education area or an Associate's degree or a diploma from an accredited registered nursing program * Three (3) years of approved paramedic experience, or three (3) years of EMS education teaching, or three (3) years of approved critical care clinical experience or three (3) years of approved nursing experience * OR- * An approved equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in health, business, EMS, education, or nursing * Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS instructor by the American Heart Association or approved equivalent
License/Certifications:
* Current certification as a Paramedic with the State of Minnesota or current licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of Minnesota OR current certification or licensure from State of Minnesota in health related field which performs direct clinical care for critically ill patients * Must have valid Class D Minnesota driver's license or equivalent and must have a satisfactory driving record including no more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years of licensure * Must complete an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) or National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course as designated by Hennepin EMS * Must qualify for and maintain a Hennepin County motor vehicle operator's permit
We are currently seeking an EMS Educator to join our EMS Education team. This full-time role will primarily work days and evenings.
Purpose of this position: Develops curriculum, coordinates, and teaches advanced and basic level emergency medical care courses for public safety personnel, paramedics, physicians, nurses, other healthcare professionals, and the public
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Develops curriculum, coordinates, and teaches advanced and basic level emergency medical care courses and individualized continuing education sessions for public safety personnel, paramedics, physicians, nurses, other healthcare professionals, college students, and the public * Serves as a resource regarding emergency medical issues for public safety personnel; shares emergency medical educational expertise with public safety departments and other customer groups * Evaluates skills and abilities of students; evaluates University and College student performance consistent with the policies and procedures of the institution of higher learning partner * Conducts learning needs assessment of students and customer groups * Develops teaching plans and instructional strategies; incorporates distance learning technologies and other multimedia aids based on needs assessments, quality improvement, and curriculum requirements * Conducts teaching sessions using multimedia content and distance learning technologies * Maintains course and program records and compiles data for research, reports, and evaluation purposes * Coordinates and develops designated outreach activities, research, and special projects * Arranges and maintains classrooms; orders, cleans, and maintains equipment and supplies * Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
* Associate's degree in a health, business, or education area or an Associate's degree or a diploma from an accredited registered nursing program * Three (3) years of approved paramedic experience, or three (3) years of EMS education teaching, or three (3) years of approved critical care clinical experience or three (3) years of approved nursing experience * OR- * An approved equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in health, business, EMS, education, or nursing * Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS instructor by the American Heart Association or approved equivalent
License/Certifications:
* Current certification as a Paramedic with the State of Minnesota or current licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of Minnesota OR current certification or licensure from State of Minnesota in health related field which performs direct clinical care for critically ill patients * Must have valid Class D Minnesota driver's license or equivalent and must have a satisfactory driving record including no more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years of licensure * Must complete an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) or National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course as designated by Hennepin EMS * Must qualify for and maintain a Hennepin County motor vehicle operator's permit