TECHNICAL EDUCATOR - ED

University of New Mexico Hospital - Algodones, NM

Full-time - Mid Level

Algodones, NM

Hospitals

About the position

The position serves as a service line educator and master teacher within the Emergency Department, focusing on the assessment, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical and non-clinical educational programs. The role emphasizes patient safety, educational assessment, and collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance the quality of care and education provided to staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities for improvement.
• Identify and report/correct environmental conditions that may put a patient at undue risk.
• Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors, and near misses in a timely manner.
• Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting concerns.
• Provide CEU contact hours as mandated to maintain hospital accreditation.
• Identify educational needs and practice gaps by collecting and analyzing data.
• Develop instructional programs that prescribe education curricula and strategies.
• Implement educational curricula utilizing adult learning principles.
• Analyze educational program evaluations and monitor progress toward goals.
• Maintain and enhance the quality of instructional programs and effectiveness of the educator.
• Maintain current knowledge and competency in the field of expertise and professional development.
• Establish collegial partnerships with other professionals and stakeholders.
• Consider factors related to safety, effectiveness, efficiency, and cost in instructional programs.
• Maintain documentation and records of instructional programs as required.
• Establish and maintain open communication with peers and colleagues.
• Educate staff in the use of equipment, supplies, and policies.
• Perform as a staff imaging specialist in licensed discipline at least one day per week.
• Collaborate with Clinical Education to ensure departmental education requirements are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline.
• 3 years of directly related experience (5 years preferred).
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider or Professional Rescuers within 30 days of hire.
• Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic License.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
• PALS Certification.
• ACLS & PALS Instructor certification within 6 months of hire.
• CEVO Course within 3 months of hire.
• Arterial Blood Gas course within 3 months of hire.
• UNMH basic arrhythmia course within 3 months of hire.

Nice-to-haves

• EMS Instructor/Coordinator Certification.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Dental insurance coverage.
• Vision insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays and vacation days.