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EMS Educator

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Key Responsibilities

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Requirements Summary

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. High School Diploma or Equivalent. 2. Current National Registry Paramedic Registration 3. WV OEMS Paramedic License within 3 months of hire. 4.

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About the Role

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The EMS Educator is responsible for developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs and training for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel. This role involves providing instruction on foundational and advanced EMS concepts, including patient care, medical procedures, and safety protocols, while ensuring compliance with state, federal, and national EMS standards. The EMS Educator will create and update curriculum materials, facilitate hands-on training exercises, and assess the performance and knowledge of EMS students. The position also includes mentoring and providing continuing education to EMS staff to enhance their professional development and improve patient outcomes. Strong communication, organizational, and teaching skills are essential to effectively engage learners and foster a culture of excellence in emergency medical care.

Requirements

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1. High School Diploma or Equivalent.

2. Current National Registry Paramedic Registration

3. WV OEMS Paramedic License within 3 months of hire.

4. WV OEMS C3IFT Paramedic Endorsement within 6 months of hire.

5. Valid Driver’s License.

6. Certified WV EMS Instructor within six (6) months of hire.

7. Current American Heart Association (AHA), National Association of Emergency Medical Technician (NAEMT), and/or National Association of EMS Educators Instructor Certifications or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Public Health, or other related field

2. Instructor Credentials in EMS related ancillary courses (Not an inclusive list):

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC)
Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)
Emergency Vehicle Operator Safety (EVOS)

3. Nationally Certified EMS Educator (NCEE).

4. Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C, FP-C, UMBC CCP).

5. Current Authorization by WV OEMS to Administer Blood Products

1. Five (5) years of experience as an EMS Clinician.

2. Two (2) years of experience as an EMS Educator.

1. Eight (8) years of experience as an EMS Clinician.

2. Four (4) years’ experience as an EMS Educator

3. One (1) years’ experience of course coordination and classroom management.

Responsibilities

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1. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

2. Ability to read, understand, curate, and analyze data.

3. Ability to utilize and master computing systems that are required for essential job functions.

4. Reliable and self-motivated.

5. Ability to understand and solve complex problems.

6. People management skills.

7. Exceptional organizational skills with a high attention to detail.

8. Flexibility and ability to work on multiple projects with competing and changing priorities.

9. Unencumbered ability to work legally in a healthcare setting in the State of WV and be following all Federal, State, and Local statutes, rules, and regulations.

United States of America (Exempt)

4851 AHS LLC EMS Monongalia

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.