What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMS Educator position at Superior Air-Ground Ambulance?
Overview:
Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service of Indiana, Inc.
History of the Company: Superior Ambulance Service started in 1959 with one ambulance and today is the largest independent, locally owned, and operated emergency medical services provider in the Midwest. Superior employs more than 2,500 licensed EMT, Paramedics and Nurses, operating a fleet of more than 500 ambulances throughout Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Superior also provides Critical Care, helicopter, and fixed wing emergency medical transportation.
The EMS EDUCATOR works directly under the Director of Education instructing EMT classes. The Educator is responsible for planning, scheduling, and instructing the classes, as well as scheduling guest speakers/instructors for the class.
Responsibilities:
Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service of Indiana, Inc.
History of the Company: Superior Ambulance Service started in 1959 with one ambulance and today is the largest independent, locally owned, and operated emergency medical services provider in the Midwest. Superior employs more than 2,500 licensed EMT, Paramedics and Nurses, operating a fleet of more than 500 ambulances throughout Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Superior also provides Critical Care, helicopter, and fixed wing emergency medical transportation.
The EMS EDUCATOR works directly under the Director of Education instructing EMT classes. The Educator is responsible for planning, scheduling, and instructing the classes, as well as scheduling guest speakers/instructors for the class.
Responsibilities:
- Teach all aspects of an EMT course as assigned (includes didactic and EMT skill set component.)
- Participates in compilation and record keeping of all required forms, waivers, physicals, required by the EMT Program and its partners.
- Maintains records as required by local EMS Agency, as well as State EMS Authority and NREMT (National Association of EMTs)
- Maintain records as mandated for the EMT CE (Continuing Education) Program
- Partake in inventory, ordering and receiving supplies and equipment for the EMT Program.
- Engage in emergency preparedness drill opportunities with our students
- Maintains office hours and participates in department agendas.
- Participation and implementation of departmental and program reviews.
- Completes additional faculty responsibilities, including coordination and instruction of AHA/NAEMT course offerings as well as orientation training.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Needs to be personable with good organizational and communication skills.
- Must have the ability to work in a fluid environment and demonstrate improvisational skills.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, and other related areas.
- Should be well versed in company policies and procedures as written in the employee handbook.
- Keep a flexible schedule in order to be available when needed.
- Must be able to present information to adult learners in a controlled environment.
- Knowledgeable and able to demonstrate the mechanics of proper lifting, driving and maintaining ambulances, CPR, reporting, and other job-related responsibilities for EMT’s and Paramedics.
- Demonstrates employee advocacy.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- State licensed EMT or above
- Ability to demonstrate and lead all aspects of the job
Preferred:
IN Primary Instructor License
CPR Instructor
ACLS,PALS, PHTLS Instructor
Superior Ambulance Service is committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. M/F/V/D
