EMS Community Educator/Instructor

Job description

Department: 36202 AMC Burlington - EMT Program Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 32 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Ability to create educational content for EMS providers of all levels Ability to teach content to EMS providers of all levels Participate in QA/QI as needed Typically variation of Monday-Friday with ability to flex for a minimum of two evenings a month (32 hours per week) Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Major Responsibilities: Creates strong and effective partnerships with Emergency Department and hospital leadership. Utilizes a collaborative/participative approach to identify "best practice", to improve EMS program service outcomes, strategic planning and goal achievement. Acts as a liaison and resource between out-of-hospital care providers, the community, public officials, local technical colleges, supported hospitals, and medical staff members to improve cooperation and continuity of care, and to establish advanced patient care education and delivery systems. Ensures that all EMS program goals/objectives are fully met. In cooperation with the EMS medical director, standardizes program operations, education, protocols, budgeting, equipment, medical direction and policies/procedures to ensure that EMS program services are provided in a consistent, high quality manner. Plans, coordinates, and implements emergency medical services education programs that comply with state and national standards. Develops training and education outlines and objectives. Establishes and maintains consistent service standards/expectations regarding ongoing relationship/partnerships with regional EMS providers and other healthcare and non-healthcare affiliates. Provides updates to leadership regarding plans, programs and activities. Reviews and addresses concerns and issues, resolves conflicts, and reports findings and resolution to all parties involved. Under the direction and approval of the EMS Medical Director will maintain a presence in the field to provide on-scene medical direction, assess compliance to protocols and policy, observe the quality of patient care, and be a resource, medical provider, and teacher. Skill competencies will be evaluated and approved by the EMS medical director. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Intermediate license issued by the state of Wisconsin, or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic license issued by the state in which the team member practices., and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Intermediate (NREMT-Intermediate) certification issued by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), and EMS Instructor I certification issued by the State of Wisconsin needs to be obtained within 18 months, and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 0 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and A valid drivers license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles. Education Required: Associate's Degree in Nursing. Experience Required: Typically requires 3 years of experience in paramedicine or nursing with significant teaching experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: EMS instructor coordinator certification required or able to obtain. Wisconsin Critical Care Paramedic endorsement required for Paramedics. Knowledge of Wisconsin EMS System components, statues, codes, guidelines, technical college system and EMS education. Experience demonstrating leadership skill, initiative and personal management. Strong Microsoft software skills including: PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Knowledge of modern telecommunications equipment including data and telemetry transmission. Demonstrated leadership skills including decision making, team building, customer service, and conflict resolution. Planning, physician relationships, project management and strong interpersonal skills. Must have acceptable driving record according to Aurora policy and standards. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday. Must have speaking and hearing abilities to communicate/instruct class. Position requires travel. May be exposed to weather and road hazards. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. 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