Job Description

The per diem Clinical Educator functions as a leader in all components of American Heart Association (AHA) courses (ACLS/BLS/PALS), the MOAB training program, TNCC and NRP, and Safe : primary responsibility includes lecture of all required AHA class content, initial mega code demonstration; group control skills; knowledge and facility with all Emergency Care clinical and medical devices and equipment; setting up and using educational presentation tools; creating, presenting, and leading case-based scenarios, case discussion stations, skills instruction and skills evaluation stations, practice stations, remediation stations, and written examinations; the educational philosophy of the Emergency Care Program; and relevant policies and procedures for conducting AHA courses. Travel to community and Ambulatory sites may be required.

Utilize online resources for AHA training and other educational online Learning Management Systems (such as HealthStream and Elsevier):

· Assist Clinical Educator with LMS enrollment and class documentation Use this information systems to track and enroll students/instructors

· AHA Instructor Network

Develop and maintain proficiency in simulation technology and education strategies for AHA curriculum:

• Maintain proficiency in existing and emerging technologies, including basic theory, design and implementation
• Evaluate new equipment and identify opportunities for technology improvement and integration into healthcare education
• Participate in technical training as necessary

Serves as an instructor for MOAB courses and Safe Sitter courses:

• Teaches healthcare worker safety MOAB courses, including introduction toMOAB course to new hires and orienteers
• Explore opportunity to become a MOAB "train the trainer".

TNCC:

• Become certified in TNCC and obtains instructor status for TNCC course

Serve as lead instructor for AHA courses:

• Teach American Heart Association courses as an Instructor
• Monitoring ACLS, BLS, PALS,instructors (Training Center Faculty)
• Facilitating set-up/break down of course equipment
• Completing/submitting rosters
• Recruiting instructors
• Participate in community outreach via BLS instruction to community groups
  

Organizational Expectations:

· Attendance: Attendance is an essential job function; employee comes to work daily, on time, and completes scheduled shift

· HIPAA: facilitates to maintain patient confidentiality

· Internal communication: contributes to positive team performance and a culture of service excellence through effective communication, active listening, and respect

· Interpersonal relationships: maintains appropriate interpersonal relationships with staff, patients, and visitors at all times. Works as a team member with other departments.

· Safety: Practices workplace safety daily

Employee Engagement:

· Actively participates in all hospital Service Excellence initiatives and trainings

· Attends and participates in a minimum of 50% department staff meetings and signs off on review of 100% department staff meeting minutes

· Completes all required annual education on or before the due date

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the primary functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation, using some combination of skills and abilities and possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to safely perform the essential functions of the job.

· Minimal physical effort required with occasional light lifting to a maximum of 25 pounds; stooping; and pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers

· Ability to effectively manage considerable mental stress

· Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word

· Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication

· Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and convey information in a clear, concise and accurate manner

· Familiarity with computer and other business machine

Qualifications:

Active RN License
Minimum of two (2) years working experience in a healthcare occupation or field requiring utilization of ACLS/PALS.
Experience as a MOAB instructor
Current practical experience in performing the skills taught and the ability to communicate the skills to students in a clear and precise manner.

Current AHA BLS Instructor and one of the following (ACLS/PALS/PEARS) and required to be an AHA ACLS/BLS/PALS Instructor (6 months).

Required to become TNCC certified within year and pursue TNCC instructor trainer certification within 18 months.