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Job Title

• Instructor
• EMS Education

Location

Akron

Facility

Akron General Medical Center:

Department

Paramedic Education Program-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code

G99923

Shift

Variable

Schedule

8:30am-10:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations.

As an EMS Education Instructor, you will instruct and supervise students in the classroom for assigned courses in the clinical and didactic setting. You will be responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating curriculum and performing clinical site visits, record-keeping, and other school operations. Our instructors educate those who serve directly in their communities. We strive to create a culture of excellence and thirst for learning in both our students and instructors. This supports the Cleveland Clinic’s Vision to be the best place for care anywhere, and the best place to work in healthcare.

A caregiver in this position works varying days/evenings between 8: 30AM – 10:00PM. Shifts will be worked in 4-hour blocks as follows: 8:30AM – 12:30PM, 1:15PM – 5:15PM and 6:00PM – 10:00PM. Some weekends may be required.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Instruct assigned EMS courses in the classroom and laboratory setting including lecturing, instructing lab sessions and other classroom duties.

• Execute laboratory sessions based on lab agendas provided by the program.

• Identify equipment needs and enact course plan including instruction, supervision of simulated skill practice and evaluation of student performance when required.

• Offer one-on-one tutoring on practical skills and didactic material to EMT and Paramedic Students.

• Assist with the maintenance of accurate inventory of all EMS program supplies and equipment.

• Make recommendations to Program Director regarding equipment/product purchases.

• Assist with written test administration and evaluation.

• Evaluate students in clinical/field internship rotations and submit student evaluations to the Program Coordinator.

• Demonstrate continuing competence and currency in the professional discipline and teaching methodologies through a variety of activities (e.g., professional work experience, graduate education, continuing education, research and other forms of professional growth).

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED

• FESI (Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, Level II) course completion within 90 days of hire

• State of Ohio Paramedic Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or ALS through American Red Cross

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within one year of hire

• ITLS Provider within one year of hire

• Basic Life Support Instructor (BLSI), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Instructor (ACLSI) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor (PALSI) through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within one year of hire

• ITLS (International Trauma Life Support) Instructor certification within one year of hire

• Five years of EMS experience as an EMT, Advanced EMT or Paramedic. Two years of the required five years of experience must be as a paramedic

• Proficient with computers and software used for instructional purposes

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate’s Degree or higher

• National Registered Paramedic

• Three years of experience as a Paramedic

• Previous teaching experience

Physical Requirements:

• Extensive travel from place to place at the work location and to travel between work locations

• Working in a stationary position for extended periods

• Occasional moving or transporting up to 25 pounds.

• Ability to manipulate and move patients.

• Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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