PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging, and comprehensive training to healthcare professionals in both ACLS and PALS courses in the Virtual Education and Simulation Training (VEST) Center, ensuring adherence to the latest American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines and protocols.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: · Delivering Training: Conduct ACLS and PALS courses for healthcare providers, ensuring adherence to the latest American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines and protocols. ·
Preparation of Materials: Organize and review training materials, including textbooks, case studies, and audiovisual presentations, to ensure that all content is up-to-date and relevant. · Skill Evaluation: Assess participants' knowledge and skills through written exams, practical evaluations, and simulations to ensure that they meet competency standards. · Lead simulation-based training by operating high fidelity simulators to improve participants' proficiency in critical life-saving techniques including CPR, defibrillation, airway management, and applied pharmacology. · Provide Feedback: Offer constructive feedback to participants on their performance, emphasizing areas for improvement and reinforcing best practices. · Maintain Certifications: Stay current with ACLS and PALS certifications and stay up to date with current AHA Program Administration Manual Standards. ·
Classroom Management: Ensure a positive and professional learning environment, encouraging active participation and fostering a culture of safety and respect. · Administration & Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and confidential records of course attendance, assessments, and certifications. Ensure timely reporting and compliance with accreditation standards. · Customer Support: Provide ongoing support and assistance to course participants regarding course content, certifications, and future training opportunities.
Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors. Performs other related duties as required.