Advanced Life Support Instructor SiTEL

About The Job

General Summary of Position

Credentials: Associate degree in education or healthcare related field. Credentialed by relevant professional association required.

Experience: 3-4 years as AHA educator and 2 years of professional experience as a practitioner in a clinical environment with significant exposure to direct patient care required.

Qualifications: One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists in the clinical and marketing efforts of the MedStar Health SiTEL MedStar Institute for Innovation and Training Center(s).
• 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 and/or ARC 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).
• Maintains accurate records of course attendance completion and certification in accordance with organizational and accrediting body requirements.
• Stays current with advances in resuscitation science guidelines and instructional methodologies by participating in ongoing professional development and instructor recertification.
• Evaluates learner performance and provides constructive feedback to support skill development and knowledge retention.

Minimal Qualifications

• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation required
• BLS - Basic Life Support current
• American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS required
• AHA ACLS INSTRC - ACLS Instructor Certification required
• Health Services\PALS INSTRC - PALS Instructor Certification if supporting ALS training program preferred

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

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

Pay

This position has a hiring range of USD $28.76 - USD $48.96 /Hr.