Simulationist EMS

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Job Description Summary:

The Lead Simulationist serves as a collaborator in the design, development, management, and evaluation of outcomes-based experiential learning initiatives across the OhioHealth System. The primary focus is on outreach clinical education for EMS agencies and hospital healthcare providers throughout OhioHealth's 47-county service area. This role involves facilitating learning through various forms of experiential education, including high-fidelity simulation, computer-based training, and bedside instruction. The position requires active participation in educational design and delivery, leveraging expertise as an educator, content specialist, and experienced Simulationist in the care of critically ill and injured patients in pre-hospital and emergency settings. The Simulationist is responsible for collecting outcomes data to demonstrate the value of these initiatives for the system. Additionally, they oversee the operational effectiveness of System-wide Outreach Education and the System Learning Initiative, as defined by the Manager of OhioHealth EMS.

Responsibilities And Duties:

1. 20%
Acts with full autonomy, using experiential learning to achieve measurable outcomes. Works with the OhioHealth EMS Manager to capture the outcomes data and find the best educational approach to achieve the desired outcomes. 2.
30%
Develops prehospital and emergency educational content for learners in a simulation environment. Implements these educational programs for all outreach clinical areas throughout the OhioHealth regions with focus on EMS agency healthcare providers. The Simulationist provides expertise in simulation, content, education and is proficient as an educator with adult learners. Must be knowledgeable in debriefing methods to all clinical areas and disciplines, including physicians, nurses, and allied health. 3.
15%
: Works under the supervision of Manager of OhioHealth EMS to manage the operational effectiveness of their assigned Care Site Region/ System Wide Learning Initiative. 4.
10%
: Designs and programs simulation scenarios for educational programs to achieve measureable outcomes as determined by the OhioHealth EMS Manager. Works with the OhioHealth EMS Manager to design, test and run simulations. 5. 5%
: Responsible for the care and maintenance of their assigned facility and/or equipment. 6. 5%
: Reviews evaluations of the effectiveness and the continuous improvement of all experiential programs and takes corrective action as needed to enhance the educational experience of the student. 7. 5%
: Measure the effectiveness of educational programs. Measurements include both process and outcomes. Reports measurements to Education Program Manager and to the OhioHealth EMS Manager. 8. 5%
: Assist with faculty development efforts including the training of program directors, educators and staff. Faculty development consists of both formal training and informal training including mentorship. 9. 5%
: Assist OhioHealth EMS staff in regards to their implementation of educational efforts. Works with the Manager of OhioHealth EMS to ensure that there is appropriate staffing and skills available for each educational effort.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School or GED (Required)ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association, BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association, BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, BTLS - Basic Trauma Life Support - American Heart Association, EMTP - EMTP - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association

Additional Job Description:
National Registered Paramedic (NRP). Ohio Certified Paramedic; Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Provider; International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) or Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), Provider. Excellent teaching skills. Knowledge of pre-hospital EMS operations and emergency medicine practice. Utilization of training manikins and equipment; operations of audio-visual equipment and basic computer skills. Three years of EMS "street" Experience and previous teaching Experience . Knowledge of personal computers and paramedic training practice.

Work Shift:
Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :
40

Department
Paramedic Education

Join us!
... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

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