EMS Education Coordinator - Full-time

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Description:Position Purpose:The EMS Education Coordinator acts as an EMS provider, educator, evaluator, consultant, and researcher in the development and maintenance of quality patient care and professional practice standards. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of MercyOne.What you will Do:

Participates in the planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of new ambulance colleague orientation.

Facilitates department continuing education. This may include actual instruction of prepared materials.

Identifies and implements practices and procedures that are research based to enhance patient outcomes.

Assists in the development and implementation of professional practice standards.

Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program.

Transports sick or injured patients by conducting initial and ongoing assessments, following established guidelines and protocols, evaluating treatment outcomes, and communicating with healthcare professionals.

Assists in the Emergency Room and ICU with assessments, vital signs, documentation, IV’s, airways and ECG’s.

Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures.

Hours/Schedule:1.0 FTE; 80 hours per bi-weekly pay period; may include weekend and holiday rotation.Minimum Qualifications:

Graduate of an Iowa Critical Care Paramedic Program.

Certified Iowa Paramedic or RN exemption. Critical Care Paramedic Endorsement strongly preferred.

Minimum of 5 years ambulance experience preferred.

Valid IA Class C driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR). BLS provider, ACLS, PALS, NRP required; PHTLS highly recommended.

Mandatory Reporter and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training (NVCI) within 6 months of hire. EMS-Instructor endorsement preferred.

Ability to work with diverse groups of people; ability to convey a positive image and build positive relationships with others; ability to work under pressure.

Ability to travel to all locations via personal vehicle.

Position Highlights and Benefits : We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:  

Wellness programs 

Personalized medical, dental, and vision  health plans.

Paid time off 

Long- and short-term leave 

Retirement planning 

Life insurance coverage 

Ministry/Facility Information:MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments:

MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center (https://www.mercyone.org/northeastiowa/location/mercyone-waterloo-medical-center-1) , an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center

MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, (https://www.mercyone.org/northeastiowa/location/mercyone-cedar-falls-medical-center) Community Level IV Trauma Designation

MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center (https://www.mercyone.org/northeastiowa/location/mercyone-oelwein-medical-center) , Community Level IV Trauma Designation

With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.MercyOne Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.EOE including disability/veteran