Life Support educator Per Diem
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 providing education to external students and supporting contracted clients, teaching in Life Support programs for staff, and assuring competence for changes in practice, procedures, or equipment. They will collaborate with the Life Support Education and Outreach team to revise and implement Life Support Education, support clinical advancement and career coaching by mentoring AHA instructors, and collaborate with other departments to provide Life Support Education in clinical practice areas. The educator will also apply evidence-based practice to educational program planning and implementation.
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
- 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
