Sherman EMS Educator Part Time

Major Responsibilities

• Assists in providing initial education of EMT-P students.
• Assists in the writing and planning of the education calendar annually.
• Assists in supervising/conducting monthly ECRN continuing education classes.
• Assists in the testing of personnel for system entry.
• Assists in the administration of ECRN and EMT exams in compliance with system policy.
• Assists in maintaining the simulation equipment.
• Assists to support public education programs on emergency medical systems related topics in response to community needs.
• Assists in facilitating the internship process for provisional ECRNs and paramedics in compliance with system policies.
• Assists with providing in-station continuing education classes for fire departments in GEA EMS system.
• Collaborates all above activities with the EMS System Coordinator and members of the Greater Elgin Area EMS System.

Participates in other activities that support the EMS System

• Maintains communication with paramedic crews to convey praise or opportunities for improvement.
• Assists in maintaining adequate supply of paramedic equipment and supplies, as well as telemetry communication logsheets.
• Assists with monitoring and insures maintenance of EMS radio to gain optimal communication with pre-hospital providers.
• Assists in providing EMS personnel with Instructor Session Evaluation Tools.
• Performs EMS vehicle inspections in coordination with IDPH Rules and Regulations.

Attends and participates in multiple EMS system and hospital meetings including Liaison

• Stays abreast of changes in federal, state and local statues, regulations and procedures and recommends necessary changes to insure compliance.
• Supports the trauma program as it relates to pre-hospital activities.
• Provides assistance to the Information Technologies Department with management of the EMS radios in the Emergency Department.

Education/Experience Required

• E.D. RN (1 year minimum) or EMT-P (3 years minimum).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to promote good relationships between the hospital and the EMS providers.
• Ability to use A. V. equipment.
• Basic presentation skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to work some weekends and different shifts to accommodate classes or exams.
• Absolute on-call via pager or cell phone for problems or questions.
• Possible exposure to adverse or unpleasant patient conditions.
• Exposure to hazardous materials.
• Consistently travels to other hospital and area fire departments for classes and meetings.
• Ability to lift and move patients.
• Ability to work under stressful and in difficult situations.
• Ability to accompany EMS personnel on ambulance calls whenever necessary to evaluate patient care.