EMS Educator

Department: Emergency Services. Facility: St Mary's Hospital. Location: Kankakee, IL. Shift: Variable.

Responsibilities

• Assess plans, and instructor or coordinates educational programs for the EMS Program.
• Planning and teaching initial and ongoing continuing education for ALS, BLS.
• Coordinates the paramedic student program in conjunction with area colleges.
• Maintains files for all education, orientation of students.
• Focuses on accomplishing strategic and operational goals and initiatives within the program and organization for the purposes of clinical competence, professional development, quality, and patient safety.
• Aligned with the Illinois Department of Public Health Emergency Management Systems guidelines for clinical educator/coordinator.

Qualifications

• Three to five years’ experience in the IL EMS field required.
• Previous IL EMS Teaching preferred.
• Emergency driving experience required.
• IDPH/NREMT licensure as EMT-Paramedic.
• Obtained or have the ability to obtain IDPH Lead Instructor Licensure.
• Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (Instructor preferred).
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Providers Certification (Instructor preferred).
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Associate Degree and successful completion of an EMS Academy-approved NAEMSE instructor course and teaching internship, or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare related field preferred.

Pay

Competitive compensation with a reasonable estimate of $45.00. Exact starting compensation will be determined based on skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Benefits

The company offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package allowing staff to customize benefits to fit their unique needs. Abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options support individual growth and well-being. Learn more: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Schedule

Shift: Variable (Per Diem).