BLS Instructor - CEM

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The UPMC Center for Emergency Medicine is hiring a casual BLS Instructor to support its Education team. The instructor assists the CTC Coordinator in planning and delivering American Heart Association BLS programs and provides direct classroom instruction to students enrolled in AHA BLS and First Aid programs. The instructor maintains class and student records, delivers assigned course material in accordance with AHA guidelines and applicable training standards, and administers and grades quizzes, examinations, and assignments. The role also includes monitoring student progress, providing feedback and supplemental instruction, and modeling professional attitudes and behavior.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
AHA CPR Instructor Certification.
Knowledge and experience using personal computers.
Strong knowledge of word processing, database management, and spreadsheets.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Professional manner and appearance.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.
Basic Life Support Instructor (BLSI) certification.
Act 34 clearance with renewal.

Responsibilities

Maintain student and class records in a standardized manner.
Begin and end classes on time; do not reschedule classes without approval from the CTC Coordinator.
Cover material assigned by the CTC Coordinator in accordance with AHA guidelines and notify the coordinator as early as possible if all material cannot be covered.
Develop and administer regular quizzes and homework assignments.
Provide students with constructive feedback, direction, and counseling.
Grade quizzes, examinations, and student assignments in a timely manner.
Preview examinations before administering them.
Administer standardized examinations as scheduled.
Conduct classes in accordance with Center, State, Federal, and AMA training standards.
Monitor student progress and provide reasonable supplemental instruction or individual tutoring when students have difficulty with course content.
Inform the Academic Coordinator when individual students are not making satisfactory academic progress.
Serve as a role model for professional attitudes and behavior.