AHA Training Center Lead Instructor

About the role

The Lead AHA Training Center Instructor provides oversight for the clinical education of staff seeking certification through the Albany Medical Center AHA Training Center. The lead instructor is responsible for the planning, coordination, delivery and evaluation of AHA courses through the Center for Learning and Development at Albany Medical Center.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Paramedic, BLS, ACLS and PALS certification at all times
• Maintain AHA Training Center documentation and standards
• Work collaboratively with AVP Professional Practice and AHA Training Center Coordinator to support the needs of the AHA Training Center
• Work collaboratively with all staff in the Albany Medical Center for Learning to support daily operations of the AHA Training Center
• Ensure adequate number of instructors and availability of classes to support the education and credentialing needs of Albany Medical Center and affiliated practices
• Plan and communicate annual AHA Class Calendar based on needs of AMC and affiliated practices
• Monitor and order AHA Training Center inventory
• Oversight of quarterly meetings with AHA Instructor community
• Evaluate and certify instructors based on AHA standards
• Run Instructor certification and continuing education classes
• Monitor and support instructor group for quality, conduct and certification
• Manage equipment according to manufacturer’s guidelines to support operational readiness to teach AHA courses
• Anticipate and inform AVP of Professional Practice of budgetary needs in a timely fashion
• Assist in the cleaning and preparation of rooms and equipment before and after classes to ensure readiness for use

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a health discipline - required
• Bachelor's Degree in a health discipline - preferred
• 5 years of current/recent experience as a paramedic - required
• Teaching experience related to resuscitation science - required
• Teaching experience at a college level - preferred
• Ability to be honest, punctual, maintain confidentiality and high ethical standards
• LP - Licensed Paramedic
• ACLS INSTRC - ACLS Instructor
• PALS INSTRC - PALS Instructor
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Instructor Certification

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasionally
• Walking - Occasionally
• Sitting - Constantly
• Lifting - Rarely
• Carrying - Rarely
• Pushing - Rarely
• Pulling - Rarely
• Climbing - Rarely
• Stooping - Rarely
• Kneeling - Rarely
• Crouching - Rarely
• Crawling - Rarely
• Reaching - Rarely
• Handling - Occasionally
• Grasping - Occasionally
• Feeling - Rarely
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Frequently
• Working Conditions
• Extreme cold - Rarely
• Extreme heat - Rarely
• Humidity - Rarely
• Wet - Rarely
• Noise - Occasionally
• Hazards - Rarely
• Temperature Change - Rarely
• Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely
• Vibration - Rarely