at Mercy Health Corporation (Mercyhealth) in Rockford, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Overview
Under the direct supervision of the EMS Unit Supervisor/EMS Coordinator provides education and training to all disciplines of emergency care providers. Takes a leadership role in course development through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of classroom, laboratory, clinical and on-line instruction.
Responsibilities
Demonstrates attributes of a professional educator: Self-motivated, effective communicator, effective time manager, team player, organized, knowledgeable, prepared, confident, respectful, student advocate.
Responsible for EMT, AEMT ,Paramedic and/or AHA Course development using the guidelines and curriculum outlined by state and/or the appropriate national agencies (CoAEMSP, FEMA, American Heart Association, etc.).
Demonstrates the ability to provide quality instruction in all learning domains ( Cognitive, Psychomotor and Affective)
Applies the principles of Adult Learning to the classroom
Demonstrates the ability to set clear and obtainable goals and objective for course participants and then monitor and evaluate student progress according to state, overseeing agency and/or department criteria
Engages the learner and provides well timed and effective feedback
Provides mentorship and/or supervision to the novice instructor
Instructs in the at least one of the American Heart Association Classes (BLS, ACLS, PALS).
Document, collect, maintain and submit accurate class records
Teach at varied time and places using varied formats based on student demand: Day or evening, main campus, mobile Sim lab or on site of students' employment.
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with students, customers and Mercy Partners of all disciplines.
Certification/Licensure
Required certification applicable to training assigned (i.e. State of Illinois Licensed Emergency Care Provider, or other applicable certification, such as EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, RN, PA, DO or MD)
State of Illinois Certified EMS Instructor II or working toward completion preferred
Certified American Heart Association Instructor in at least one level (BLS, ACLS, PALS), as applicable.
Special Physical Demands
The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations
EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans.
