Clinical Educator

Overview

This position covers the following states:

California

Arizona

Nevada

Job Summary

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. Assists in mentoring clinicians that are placed on clinical education plans. Coordinate activities to achieve and maintain accreditation. Participates in air medical research. Assists with maintaining and improving clinical quality, clinical compliance, accreditation and successful reaccreditation. Performs as clinical expert.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

• 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
• Work collaboratively with RCEM and RCD to assist in the oversight of new employees’ clinical preceptorship.
• 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.
• Actively assist and teach in simulation labs, invasive labs, and other learning technology programs to evaluate and enhance clinical skills for new hires and experienced team members.
• 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.
• Develop simulation and other various learning technology scenarios for clinical competency and learning stage(s) improvement.

• 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).
• Assist with maintaining accreditation and successful reaccreditation.
• Develop region-specific guidance for the Training Blueprint with the RCEM.
• Accept committee and workgroup appointments and actively participate to affect change in patient care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicab