Clinical Educator

Clinical Educator

Position Reports To:
Director of Education

Position Interfaces To:
Leadership Team, Chief Medical Officer, Flight Team Members, Ground Team Members, Communicators

Position Overview:

The Clinical Educator (CE) reports to the Director of Education and works closely with the Chief Medical Officer to ensure that all clinical employees are provided adequate and appropriate education. The CE is directly involved in the delivery of organizational and individual compliance with all educational certification requirements.

Environmental and Mechanical Considerations:

While serving in an office or classroom setting, the CE generally conducts his/her activities in a controlled, office environment. Limited exposure to electrical and mechanical hazards may exist in this environment. While serving in a clinical or observational capacity at a base location the CE delivers critical care services under the stresses of flight, with frequent exposure to blood/body fluids, in sometimes hazardous conditions, near moving mechanical parts and within high noise environments. Training and resources are available to mitigate risk as appropriate, but the responsibility to utilize those devices falls to the individual.

Minimum Required Educational Level:

Completion of an associate degree in paramedic science, nursing or related field of study from an accredited institution

Preferred Educational Level:

Completion of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in paramedic science, nursing or related field of study from an accredited institution

Required Previous Experience:

Five or more years in similar position

Preferred Previous Experience:

Five or more years in a similar position with additional managerial and/or supervisory experience

Required Certifications or Registrations:

• Active non-restricted West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Service (WVOEMS) Mobile Critical Care Paramedic or Mobile Critical Care Nurse certification
• WVOEMS certified instructor
• Instructor status in 50% or greater of required clinical certifications

Post Hire Certifications and/or Registrations:

• 100% instructor status of required clinical certifications within six months

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift, push, pull and transfer boxes and/or equipment up to twenty-four pounds
• Ability to twist upper body while moving boxes and/or equipment
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, reach, stoop, bend and crouch for extended time periods
• Ability to smell and identify odors
• Ability to use close, distant and peripheral vision, depth perception, and visual focus
• Ability to lift, push, pull and transfer patients of high weights with limited resources
• Ability to twist upper body while moving patients and/or equipment
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing and potentially extreme environmental conditions
• Ability to clearly hear and interpret voice, two-way radio and telephone communication
• Ability to successfully complete post-offer and recurrent physical examination including body weight
• Ability to successfully complete post-offer and recurrent physical agility test

Post-Hire/ On-Going Personal Assessments:

• Aviation safety assessment
• Post-crash survival knowledge assessment
• Annual motor vehicle operator report
• Monthly weigh-in demonstrating weight under 220libs
• Randomized drug and alcohol usage testing

Position Specific Accountabilities:

• Assists in performing all tasks necessary to achieve the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values and execute succession/growth plans
• Ensures that clinical team operations’ continuing education complies with standards set forth by state EMS offices, state boards of nursing and other certifying/regulatory bodies including but not limited to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS)
• Validates flight and ground team member credentials and maintains a system for accountability and tracking of all credentials
• Maintains a system for accountability and tracking of internal and external educational activities.
• Is proactive in developing and maintaining clinical competencies among flight and ground team members
• Promotes the certification of HealthNet Aeromedical Services Training Center (HNTC) faculty at state and national levels
• Provides educational services related to a Just Culture environment and promotes its use
• Ensures currency and accuracy of the education outreach calendar
• Ensures the maintenance and operability of all HNTC training equipment
• Provide education and certifications for all current clinical employees
• Obtain instructor status for all applicable clinical certifications
• Assist with course content delivery, design and revision
• Responsible for preceptor orientation, communication and evaluation
• As required, serves on standing and special call organizational committees
• Interfaces with the survival instructors' group
• Accomplishes HNTC and organizational goals by achieving specific projects as required
• Maintains a clean, neat and professional office and HNTC environment
• Follows standards of conduct and procedures developed by HealthNet Aeromedical Services
• Follows standards of conduct developed by appropriate governmental bodies
• Available and willing to work beyond the end of scheduled shift or on unscheduled days and at any
• HealthNet Aeromedical Services location as required for efficient organizational operation and growth
• Inspect, operate, and provide upkeep to mobile healthcare simulation vehicles.
• Within the scope of his/her qualifications and experience, performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Education

Performance Evaluation Schedule:

Annual, based on job family.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Initial Approval Date: CB 08/2017

Revised: TS 7/2025