Life Support educator Per Diem

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

43d • $37 - $47 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Life Support Educator functions as a leader in all components of American Heart Association (AHA) courses (ACLS/BLS/PALS/PEARS). Their primary responsibility includes lecturing on all required AHA class content, initial mega code demonstration, group control skills, knowledge and facility with all Life Support clinical and medical devices and equipment, setting up and using educational presentation tools, creating, presenting, and leading case-based scenarios, case discussion stations, skills instruction and evaluation stations, practice stations, remediation stations, and written examinations. They must also understand the educational philosophy of the Life Support Education and Outreach and relevant policies and procedures for conducting AHA courses. Travel to community and Ambulatory sites is required, as are evenings and weekends as needed. The role involves financial stewardship by ensuring educational programming is efficient and cost-effective, evaluated for opportunities to maximize cost/benefit ratios and return on investment, and providing education to external students and supporting contracted clients. In terms of clinical excellence, they teach in Life Support programs for staff and assure competence for changes in current practice, new or revised procedures, or equipment that align with hospital initiatives, promote quality patient/family-centered care, and meet regulatory requirements. They also revise and implement Life Support Education in collaboration with the team to address clinical area initiatives and/or changes in patient population. For professional engagement, they support clinical advancement and career coaching for all staff by participating in teaching and coordinating portions of Life Support education and mentoring AHA instructors. In advancing practice, they collaborate with other departments to provide Life Support Education in clinical practice areas and provide structure for assuring Life Support Education aligns with regulatory expectations and other departmental initiatives. For innovation and learning, they apply evidence-based practice to the planning and implementation of unit-based/institution-wide educational programs/projects.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED Required
• At least three (3) years working experience in a healthcare occupation. Required
• Communication/technical teaching skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic 24/7 healthcare environment; able to work early mornings, evenings and weekends as required
• Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or Respiratory Therapist (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or Osteopathic Respiratory Therapist (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or Paramedic - Pennsylvania EMS Registry - upon hire - Required
• American Heart Association Instructor - ACLS/BLS/PALS - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - within 6 months - Required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• At least five (5) years in a healthcare occupation that requires the incumbent to maintain and utilize ACLS and PALS certifications Preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as Lead Instructor for AHA courses
• Teach American Heart Association courses as Lead Instructor
• Monitoring ACLS, BLS, PALS, PEARS instructors (Training Center Faculty)
• Facilitating set-up/break down of course equipment
• Completing/submitting rosters
• Recruiting instructors
• Utilize online resources for AHA training and CHOP systems
• Enrollware: Use this information system to track and enroll students/instructors
• CHOP myCareer: for attending students for regulatory requirement tracking
• AHA community site
• AHA Instructor Network site
• AHA Training Center Manager site
• Maintain proficiency in simulation technology and education strategies for AHA curriculum
• Maintain proficiency in existing and emerging technologies, including basic theory, design and implementation
• Evaluate new equipment and identify opportunities for technology improvement and integration into healthcare education
• Participate in technical training as necessary
• Provide education on-site at all CHOP campuses/locations and for external clients at their location of choice.
• Participate in educational outreach to the general public and Emergency Medical Services community.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• CHOP offers countless ways to change lives.
• CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs.
• CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.
• As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine.
• Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting.
• CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED