Here at M Health Fairview, we are now seeking an EMS Education Specialist to join our team!

Do you want to be part of the largest health care organization in MN? M Health Fairview EMS has been successfully meeting the needs of our community for more than 134 years. Our headquarters facility, located in St. Paul, was built in 2010 in partnership with the St. Paul Port Authority. We support our community by providing more than 60,000 calls annually using our innovative equipment. Our ambulance teams are staffed by expert Paramedics and EMTs in the region, helping to make M Health Fairview a leader in Minnesota for emergency and non-emergency ambulance service.

At M Health Fairview, we offer extensive health care benefits, including Medical, Dental, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement and so much more!

At the direction of leadership, the EMS Education Specialist will evaluate the performance of and deliver education to M Health Fairview EMS personnel, and other healthcare/public safety students. Assists with the development and implementation of course curriculum based on state and national standards, as well as customer needs. Provides mentorship and supports the system mission, vision and code of conduct.

Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards. Actively participates in crafting and implementing improvements. Instructs certification courses such as EMT, EMT Refresher (NCCP), EMR, Paramedic Refresher (NCCP), BLS and ACLS Provides training and development to Paramedics, EMT-B, dispatchers and MedKab drivers on job related content. Provides vital training for new equipment and procedures. Assists in the review of proposed patient care guidelines. Ensures ongoing proficiency of Paramedics and EMTs through testing. Develops and maintains multi-media education programs including but not limited to online courses. Assists in the development of curriculum to meet the education and training needs for all of HEMT.Delivers scenario-based simulations using high-fidelity mannequins and actors for the purpose of training. Partners with the Field Training Officers to optimally onboard new employees.

Job Expectations Organization Expectations

• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served:
• Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
• Communicates in a respective manner.
• Ensures a safe, secure environment.
• Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
• Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
• Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver
• Fulfills all organizational requirements -Completes all required learning relevant to the role - Aligns with and maintains knowledge of all relevant laws, regulation, policies, procedures and standards.
• Fosters a culture of improvement, efficiency and innovative thinking

Required

Experience

• 2 years of prehospital care experience required.

License/Certification/Registration

• Nationally Registered (NREMT) EMT or Paramedic
  • Qualification source: National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
• Be able to obtain MN State Certification EMT or Paramedic within 90 days
  • Qualification source: MN Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board
• Must meet system driver insurability standards

Preferred

Education

• Associate degree or higher preferred

Experience

• 4 years of prehospital care experience
• 2 years of adult education/teaching experience strongly preferred
• Patient simulation experience

License/Certification/Registration

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor
• BLS Instructor
  • Qualification source: American Heart Association
• Department of Transportation Instructor certification