Health Educator I

Responsible for evaluating clinical compliance and quality including all aspects of clinical operations. Oversee and coordinate local orientation and participate in the development and oversight of all recurrent continuing education training for clinical crew members within assigned area to achieve and maintain required competencies. Develop and assist with scenario and clinical content for new hires and recurrent clinical teammates. Participates in air medical research. Assists with maintaining and improving clinical quality, clinical compliance, accreditation and successful reaccreditation. Lead and assist the RCEM with new employee orientation by: • Overseeing schedules and base assignments • Providing leadership and serving as a role model to orientees and preceptors • Developing area-specific orientation training on local protocols and procedures Collaborate with area RCEM and RCD in maintaining mutual resources for education available to all flight crews within the region to assist with maintaining and improving clinical quality. Lead content development and continuing education requirements to maintain compliance and quality with all accrediting, regulating and credentialing agencies. Support the implementation of management decisions that affect air medical practice in the clinical area. Plan educational programming for new and changing programs of care. Assist in development of policies and procedures as requested to assist and maintaining clinical quality. Evaluate clinical performance and drive improvement by: • Assessing classroom and clinical performance using objective, evidence-based evaluation methods • Applying measurement instruments and statistical analysis (seeking consultation as needed) • Using findings to support continued improvement Assist RCEM, RCD and Director of Clinical Education in assessing educational requirements (didactic, clinical, certifications, specialty equipment and training) throughout the region and for established programs acquired by Air Methods. Lead annual competency training and protocol testing, and provide initial training for new medical equipment and procedures. Develop and revise medical standards and guidelines in collaboration with RCEM, Director of Clinical Education, RCD, and Medical Director(s). Develop region-specific guidance for the Training Blueprint with the RCEM. Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling (some travel includes Saturdays): Up to 75% Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies. Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN); and five or more years’ related experience and/or training; Ability to multi-task efficiently, works in a fast paced environment on multiple projects and has a strong attention for detail Specialty/subject matter expert in one or more areas: ventilation, airway management, mechanical circulatory devices, resuscitation, high-risk obstetrics, pediatrics, neonatal management. Ability to participate and rotate administrator on call for specialty equipment and high-risk patient populations. Interacts with all disciplines in an ethical, consistent, fair, timely appropriate and decisive manner in accordance with organizational-wide policies. Computer Skills Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Proficient in Smartsheet or other software as a service (SaaS) Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.