AHA Training Instructor- PRN

A Brief Overview

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.

What You Will Do

• As an AHA Training Instructor, you will 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

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Associate's Degree or Diploma RN or applicable certificate training program (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree in nursing or related field (Preferred)

Work Experience

• 2+ years as a Registered Nurse or Paramedic (Required)
• 2+ years ACLS, PALS & BLS certifications (Required)
• 2+ years instructor experience teaching BLS, ACLS & PALS (Preferred)
• 2+ years AHA Training Center Faculty (TCF) (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• 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)

Licenses and Certifications

• 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)

Physical Demands

• Standing Constantly
• Walking Constantly
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Occasionally
• Handling Constantly
• Grasping Constantly
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently

Travel Requirements

• 10%