Sherman EMS Educator Part Time Job Elgin area,Illinois USA,Healthcare

Sherman Hospital Elgin, IL Level 2 Trauma EMS Educator

E.D. RN (1 year minimum) or EMT-P (3 years minimum)
Part Time
20 Hours a Week
Typically 8 hour shifts
Primary days, with occasional weekend and evening as needed

Assists with developing, conducting and supervising education for pre-hospital and hospital personnel. Assists with Coordination of Continuing Education at Advocate Sherman Hospital.

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.

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

Current RN licensure in State of Illinois or EMT-P. ECRN ACLS BLS PALS TNS

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

ability to work some weekends and different shifts to accommodate classes or exams always on-call via pager or cell phone for problems or questions possible exposure to adverse or unpleasant patient conditions may be exposed 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

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.

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