AHA Training Instructor- PRN- Parma

University Hospitals•Parma, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will train caregivers as part of the American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) programs ensuring all required AHA reports and documentation are completed promptly. The position is also responsible for training site reviews and ongoing course and instructor monitoring. They will serve as principal resource for information, support, and quality control for all AHA instructors within the designated training center, attend trainings as requested/required by AHA and demonstrate knowledge of adult learning concepts and ability to teach and evaluate program effectiveness using those concepts.

Requirements

Associate's Degree or Diploma RN or applicable certificate training program (Required)
2+ years as a Registered Nurse or Paramedic (Required)
2+ years ACLS, PALS & BLS certifications (Required)
Knowledge of American Heart Association standards (Required proficiency)
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Excel, Word, PPT, Outlook, etc.) (Required proficiency)
Proficient in multi-tasking and problem-solving (Required proficiency)
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, requiring high mobility and physical activity (Required proficiency)
Demonstrates strong interpersonal verbal/written communication, delegation, and problem-solving skills. (Required proficiency)
Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic (Required Upon Hire)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Required within 30 Days)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Required within 30 Days)
Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required within 30 Days)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in nursing or related field (Preferred)
2+ years instructor experience teaching BLS, ACLS & PALS (Preferred)
2+ years AHA Training Center Faculty (TCF) (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Coordinate the classroom aspects of the American Heart Association courses and ensure that all courses are being held according to standards and guidelines
Reserve and organize classrooms and equipment to conduct scheduled classes
Ensure instructors, equipment, classroom instruction and student ratios meet the standards set by the American Heart Association and University Hospitals
Apply adult learning techniques
Adapt and develop training materials
Prepare and adapt lesson plans based on American Heart Association curriculum and principles using competency-based education
Instruct and impart information in an interactive participative manner eliciting frequent responses
Select and use audiovisual hardware and software to reinforce learning
Evaluate and document classroom and laboratory reaction and learning of trainees utilizing the program and state approved formats
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.