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At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title Manager - EMS EMT/Paramedic Education Location Akron Facility Akron General Medical Center Department EI Center For Health Professions Ed-Research Innov and Educ Job Code T97573 Shift Variable Schedule 8:30am-10:00pm Job Summary Job Details Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Akron General, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family. Akron General is looking to add a Manager of EMT and Paramedic Education to the team who will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of EMS educational programs to train individuals to become Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics and EMS Instructors. Our faculty and staff 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 shifts from 8:30AM – 10:00PM. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Oversee the work activities of the EMS Education Department to include paramedic and EMS Instructors. Interview, hire, orient and trains staff. Provide feedback and discipline as required and manage personnel performance. Design, coordinate, implement and evaluate the Paramedic and Emergency Medical Technician Education Program to include developing curriculum, presenting lectures and constructing valid and reliable testing instruments. Review and revise EMS Education curriculum as described by the governing agencies. Assist with maintenance of approval/accreditation status and compliance with all applicable regulations, statutes, personnel qualifications and reporting requirements. Prepare re-accreditation documents for appropriate state and national governing agencies. Serve as the Lead Instructor of courses assigned by the Program Director. Oversee development of preceptor training for all clinical and field preceptors. Ensure student, site and preceptor compliance with all policies and procedures. Recruit prospective students for the program. Monitor progress and issue disciplinary actions to students as needed. Serve as a coach and mentor for students (e.g., assist with student tutoring, provide support to program students and graduates seeking employment in the field, etc.). Administer surveys to students, staff, advisory committee and faculty as required by state and national regulatory agencies. Compile annual reports, graduate, employer, faculty surveys, advisory board meetings, minutes and actions. Lead data reporting activities (e.g., retention, attrition, exam pass rates). Ensure completion of Terminal competency assessments and compliance with HIPAA training. Maintain & deploy risk management procedure for accidents or injuries at clinical sites in collaboration with Program Coordinator(s). Coordinate contract fulfillment with all clinical and field agencies. Instruct BLS, ACLS, PALS and ITLS Courses as needed to meet the needs of the program, the organization and the community. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Bachelor’s degree in a health care discipline or Education Five years of EMS experience as an EMT, Advanced EMT or Paramedic. Three years of the required five years of experience must be as a Paramedic Previous teaching experience Supervisory/staff management experience FESI (Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, Level II) course completion within 90 days of hire State of Ohio Paramedic Certification OR Ohio Registered Nurse with five or more years of prehospital experience Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider upon hire Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider and International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Provider within one year of hire Basic Life Support Instructor (BLSI), Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor (ACLSI) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor (PALSI) through the American Heart Association (AHA) within one year of hire International Trauma Life Support Instructor (ITLSI) within one year of hire Knowledge of computers and the ability to become proficient with Platinum Planner student software and the Microsoft office suite Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Master’s degree National Registered Paramedic Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ 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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year. 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. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.