AHA Clinical Educator, Health Alliance Clinton, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health•Leominster, MA

3d•$27 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for delivering education programs to educate healthcare professionals in various clinical specialty areas. Evaluates and assesses classes for content improvement and effectiveness. At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Requirements

High School diploma
Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor certification
Minimum five (5) years of related work experience, including two (2) years providing clinical education
Ability to communicate course material in a clear and understandable manner
Ability to teach effectively in an adult learning environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities
Experience with computer systems, including web-based applications and Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Current American Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor
Workplace violence certification, MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior) Instructor Certification or other Crisis de-escalation instructor credentials
Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P), Registered Nurse (RN), or similar clinical certification and experience

Responsibilities

Delivers education programs to educate healthcare professionals in various clinical specialty areas, such as, but not limited to, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Saving (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Ensures appropriate documentation of education programs by maintaining course records to document employee participation and to comply with regulatory requirements.
Manages all appropriate equipment and inventory including cleaning, maintaining, transporting, unloading, and set-up of the necessary materials and supplies for each course.
Evaluates and assesses classes for content improvement and effectiveness.
Seeks professional development opportunities to update clinical theory and practice knowledge and to keep abreast of new trends in education methods and concepts
Keeps abreast of American Heart Association (AHA) standards, certification for instruction by the AHA and adult learning practices
Maintains instructor certifications
Performs administrative tasks including but not limited to email, returning voicemail, filing, scheduling, invoicing, certification card issuance.
Assists with quality monitoring of other instructors within the training center.
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.