AHA Instructor- Centra College, Part time, Days
Centra Health•Lynchburg, VA
•Hybrid
About The Position
The AHA Instructor role will work part time (24 hours weekly) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. This role will travel as needed (15%) to other Centra facilities, including Bedford, Farmville, and Gretna. The primary responsibility is to provide instruction for American Heart Association (AHA) courses, which includes completing administrative tasks related to courses, scheduling courses, and teaching courses.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- BLS Instructor AND PALS or ACLS Instructor (may obtain within 8 weeks of employment)
- General skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and standard computer software
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Oral and written communications skills
Nice To Haves
- Associate Degree in Health Sciences
- Nursing/Healthcare experience highly preferred
- BLS, ACLS, or PALS Instructor with active teaching experience for 2 years
- Previous AHA Course Director
Responsibilities
- Ensuring all course content and participants follow all AHA Guidelines and Centra Training Center policies.
- Collaborating with the Training Center Coordinator daily.
- Teaching course content related to AHA courses as the non-nursing subject matter expert.
- Maintaining and securing equipment for courses, including ensuring equipment is stocked prior to the course, is cleaned and restocked after the course, and informing the AHA Training Center Coordinator of equipment needs.
- Collaborating with the Course Coordinator to compile all paperwork for the AHA Masterfile upon completion of the course.
- Navigating educational technology, such as learning management systems and simulation equipment.
- Using the best available evidence from AHA to guide teaching practices.
- Keeping up-to-date on knowledge related to AHA and required continuing education credits through the Virginia Office of EMS.
- Documenting and keeping records related to courses as required.
- Assisting in services to multiple nursing and ancillary departments across the organization related to AHA services, courses, and content.
- Collaborating with the team to complete required documentation and tasks associated with course coordination.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
