System EMS Educator

Additional Information About the Role

Memorial Hospital Bellevile and Shiloh is seeking an EMS Educator to provide ongoing education to community partners and agencies within Southwest Illinois.

• Ideal candidates should have strong public speaking skills and the ability to create impactful presentations.
• Must be able to travel to communities in the region, and be flexible with weekend or evening training sessions.

Overview

Memorial Hospital Belleville is an acute care hospital offering medical and surgical services plus critical and emergency care including Children’s at Memorial for pediatric emergency care. It provides patients a full complement of diagnostic and treatment services as well as heart and vascular care. Memorial, offering medical and surgical services plus critical care, is an accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care and is designated as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital by the Illinois Department of Public Health. In addition, Memorial Belleville recently was accredited by the American College of Radiology as a designated Lung Cancer Screening Center. Since 2008, it has been designated as a Magnet®-recognized organization for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Memorial Hospital Shiloh, a 94-bed, all-private suite hospital was recognized with Magnet status in 2018 and provides emergency care, labor & delivery, nursery, medical and surgical services plus critical care.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The EMS System Educator develops and presents educational programs that increase or reinforce knowledge and critical thinking in a pre-hospital setting. Coordinates the orientation and training of new EMS providers. Develops programs and learning modules on system policies, procedures, and equipment. Provides guidance, remediation, and quality assurance feedback. Supports the EMS System Manager in the development of education and quality improvement activities. Evaluates and improves the effectiveness of educational program.

Responsibilities

Analyzes development and educational needs of new and existing providers. Develops, implements, leads, and maintains ongoing educational programs for the EMS system.

Manages the orientation program for new providers, including training and documentation of progress and feedback. Creates new orientation program components as warranted.

Develops and monitors the implementation of annual EMS system competencies.

Research current medical practices for process improvements to increase patient care outcomes. Documents, implements, and trains providers on the new clinical practices.

Assists EMS System Manager with the development of system education budgetary requirements.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Associate or Trade School Equi

Experience

2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

< 2 years

Licenses & Certifications

Paramedic

Preferred Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Experience

5-10 years

Supervisor Experience

2-5 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer