Simulation and Certification Instructor - Clinical Education - Toledo - PRN

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As an instructor, you will promote and coordinates the teaching-learning activities to students while in the BSMH Simulation and Certification Center. You will coordinate and serve as primary instructor for certification courses which include Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program and providing remediation as needed.

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborate with the director of the Clinical Simulation Center to determine
• specific student needs and correlate those needs with course objectives of
• certification courses to develop appropriate and effective health care scenarios for human patient simulation equipment.
• Provide instructional support in the CSC for students to improve competencies and skills in meeting certification course objectives.
• Maintain and update CSC facilities and equipment by inventory of equipment,
• medical supplies, etc.; monitor simulation equipment; troubleshoot and resolve problems; and assist in data collection.
• Develop or assist in development of psychomotor skills learning materials
• including online learning modules, videotapes, and packets, as required for
• courses.
• Communicate potential or actual student, faculty, or staff problems to the Director of the CSC.
• Schedule the routine use of the CSC for college departments, health system
• departments, and the healthcare community.
• Conduct operations of the CSC according to OSHA requirements.
• Maintain professional competence through participation in continuing education and membership in professional associations.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Demonstrate
• knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and
• possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status; interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age and specific needs, and provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
• Provide simulated patient care to neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Responsible for preparing and driving the simulation ambulance to and from
• Bon Secours locations and outreach site.
• Maintains simulation ambulance to an appropriate cleanliness.
• Ensure safety of the staff, manikins and supplies while in transport and during loading and unloading of equipment.
• Must maintain a safe driving record and be in compliance with the Bon Secours Safety and Accident Policy.
• Assumes additional assignments as identified by the Director Clinical Simulation Center related to the operations of the CSC.

Employment Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor of Science Degree in a healthcare related field is preferred.

Certification

• Basic Life Support Instructor Certification is required. Advance Life Support Instructor, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor Certifications preferred.

• Professional certification preferred.

• EMT, Paramedics, Firefighters and Certified emergency responders are welcome to apply.

• Respiratory Therapist, School Teachers and Coaches are also welcome to apply!

Experience

• A minimum of 1 years of clinical experience in healthcare required.

• A minimum of 1 year of teaching experience including experience in the development and use of clinical simulation scenarios for high fidelity simulation required.

• Proficiency in the areas of communication, computer and instructional technology, interpersonal skills, and clinical practice are required.

• Proficient in MS office suite products and web-browsing software.

• Familiar with Instructional Systems Design (ISD) principles and adult learning theories.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a technology enhanced environment including word processing, charts and graphs software, web site, and educational technology skills.

• Occasionally must exert force to lift and/or move objects up to 40 lbs.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. 

What we offer
•    Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
•    Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
•    Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
•    Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
 

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, 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 Employer, please email [email protected]. 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 [email protected].