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Short Description
The Educator Resuscitation Education functions as a leader in all components of American Heart Association (AHA) courses (ACLS/BLS/PALS/PEARS):
Primary responsibility includes lecture of 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 skills evaluation stations
Practice stations
Remediation stations
Written examinations
The educational philosophy of the Life Support training center
Relevant policies and procedures for conducting AHA courses
Travel to community and Ambulatory sites required.Evening and weekends required as needed.Experience Required
Experience working as an EMT, Paramedic, Nurse, or RT
Education Requirements
Associate’s degree preferred, Bachelor’s degree preferred
License/Certification Requirements
Active AHA BLS Instructor certificationActive instructor status in at least one advanced AHA discipline: ACLS or PALS
Special Requirements
Serves as lead faculty for Life Support programs for staff and assures competence for changes in current practice, new or revised procedure or equipment that align with hospital initiatives, promote quality patient/family centered care and are compliant meet regulatory requirements
In collaboration with the Life Support Director revises and implements Life Support Education that address clinical area initiatives and/or changes in patient population as necessary
Support clinical advancement and career coaching for all staff through participation in teaching and coordinating portions of Life Support education by mentoring AHA instructors in their role as Training Center Faculty
Collaborates with other departments to provide Life Support Education in clinical practice areas and applies evidence-based practice to the planning and implementation of unit based / institution wide educational program/projects
Manages and utilizes AHA resources through Instructor Network and the Training Center Manager sites
Maintain proficiency in simulation technology and education strategies for AHA curriculum
Monitoring ACLS, BLS, PALS, PEARS instructors (Training Center Faculty) per AHA guidelines. Submit appropriate data reports and documentation. Administers performance evaluations for AHA for each life support instructor under the Cooper Training Center site
Evaluate new equipment and identify opportunities for technology improvement and integration into healthcare education