Life Support Educator - Per Diem
About The Position
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is seeking a per diem Life Support Educator. This role functions as a leader in all components of American Heart Association (AHA) courses (ACLS/BLS/PALS/PEARS). Responsibilities include lecturing on required AHA content, demonstrating mega codes, managing group skills, utilizing life support medical devices and equipment, setting up and using educational presentation tools, creating and leading case-based scenarios, skills instruction and evaluation, practice and remediation stations, and written examinations. The educator must understand the educational philosophy of Life Support Education and Outreach and relevant policies for conducting AHA courses. Travel to community and Ambulatory sites is required, and evening and weekend availability is necessary as needed. The role also involves providing education to external students and supporting contracted clients, teaching in Life Support programs for staff, assuring competence for changes in practice, and revising/implementing Life Support Education in collaboration with the team. Additionally, the educator will support clinical advancement and career coaching by mentoring AHA instructors and collaborating with other departments to align Life Support Education with regulatory expectations and departmental initiatives. Applying evidence-based practice to educational programs is also a key aspect of this role.
Requirements
- High School Diploma / GED - Required
- At least three (3) years working experience in a healthcare occupation - 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, CHOP myCareer, CHOP 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
- Annual influenza vaccine
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
