Instructor Sitel - ACLS and PALS - PRN Job Listing at MedStar Health in Baltimore, MD (Job ID 100666)

Description

About the Job

General Summary of Position
Coordinates and instructs training programs for healthcare professionals. 

Qualified candidates must hold a current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor certification and maintain all requirements to remain authorized to teach American Heart Association courses.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the clinical and marketing efforts of the Clinical Simulation Center.
• Maintains instruction/training aids and equipment.
• Participates in other quality education programs for healthcare providers including Code Blue Preparedness In Situ Advanced refresher courses and conferences.
• Plans and instructs Continuing Education Courses for healthcare professionals and lay rescuer within the AHA guidelines.
• Plans coordinates and instructs AHA advanced courses including but not limited to Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or AAP/AHA NRP courses.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• High School Diploma or GED required 
• Credentialed by relevant professional association required

Experience

• 1-2 years Related teaching experience required
• One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
• Health Services\ACLS INSTRC - ACLS Instructor current American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS required or
• Health Services\PALS INSTRC - PALS Instructor PALS instructor certification if supporting ALS training program required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Effective teaching skills.