Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Educator

Mercy Health

Mercy Health

Toledo, OH, USA
Posted on Jun 29, 2024
Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Serve as an EMS educator for the Mercy Health EMS Division and the Northwest Ohio EMS Consortium (NWOEMS-C), utilizing cutting edge simulation equipment on-site and in the mobile simulation vehicles. Opportunity to work outside the clinical environment and travel to EMS Agencies to provide on-site simulation, continuing education, and credentialing.

Essential Job Functions

  • Focus on external agencies and simulation
  • Operate, clean, and maintain all simulation equipment and supplies
  • Develop educational material and clinical scenarios as required
  • Schedule, coordinate, and travel to all EMSD training events
  • Conduct training at hospitals and on-site at EMS agencies
  • Complete EVOC course and maintain NREMT-P, ACLS instructor, PALS instructor, and EMS instructor certifications (Special Topics Instructor at a minimum)
  • Complete simulator-specific training – may require travel for off-site courses
  • Event Medicine
  • Possible Grant Training Education
  • Assist with all Continuing Education for EMS Division
  • Maintain all paperwork for EMS Division Education

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Employment Qualifications

Required Minimum Education:

Vocational/ Technical Degree

Specialty/Major: Paramedic

Preferred Education:

2 Year/ Associates Degree

Licensing/ Certification

Licensure/Certification Required: Paramedic

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Active ACLS, PALS and CPR instructor. EMS Instructor required within 6-12 months of hire

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

PHTLS, Clean driving record

Combination of post-secondary education and experience in lieu of a degree.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com