AHA Program Instructor

About the Role

Join the Cleveland Clinic Martin Health team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. As an AHA Program Instructor, you will coordinate the classroom aspects of the American Heart Association courses and ensure that all courses are held according to standards and guidelines. This position is vital to supporting the day-to-day operations of the Resuscitation Simulation Department.

This is a PRN position. A caregiver in this role will work 3 shifts per month between 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. You must be able to float to other CCF locations within the Florida region.

Responsibilities

• 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 Cleveland Clinic.
• 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.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent licensure education.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP), or Doctor of Medicine (MD).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross.
• Four years of experience as a Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) provider through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two years of experience as an American Heart Association instructor in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), or Pediatric Life Support (PALS) or the American Red Cross.
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), or Pediatric Life Support (PALS) within the new hire period.

Physical Requirements

• A high degree of dexterity to produce documents on a PC.
• Normal or corrected vision, hearing, and speech.
• Extensive sitting, standing, and walking; occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay

Pay Range Minimum hourly: $22.85
Maximum hourly: $34.85

The pay range displayed reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. The pay range does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.) or the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Schedule

This is a PRN position. A caregiver in this role will work 3 shifts per month between 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.