AHA INSTRUCTORS NEEDED

Description

JOIN GRMC'S TEAM OF AHA INSTRUCTORS.  GRMC needs your talent and expertise!  If you have a background in healthcare and a desire to teach, this is a great opportunity to make a direct impact on patient safety and clinical excellence.

If you are interested in becoming an instructor, please contact Michelle, Education Manager at 575-538-4000  ext. 4069 or simply apply!!

Instruct any of or all life support courses, including Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advances Life Support (PALS), Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) according to the guidelines and policy of the American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics.  

Instructor commitments:

• Teach at least 4 courses in 2 years in accordance with the guidelines of the AHA
• Obtain and maintain a current provider card
• Strengthen and support the Chain of Survival and the mission of the AHA in my community
• Conduct behavior in accordance with the ECC Leadership Code of Conduct
• Avoid any perception of conflict of interest in accordance with the AHA Statement of Conflict of Interest
• Teach or co-teach 2 Instructor-led Events in person every 2 years in accordance with NRP guidelines

Requirements

Position responsibilities and duties:

• Conduct AHA courses in accordance with AHA guidelines and standards.
• Provide hands-on training and demonstrations to participants.
• Assess participants' skills and knowledge through practical and written evaluations.
• Maintain accurate records of course attendance and participant performance.
• Stay current with AHA updates and changes to course content and guidelines.
• Ensure all training equipment is properly maintained, cleaned and in good working condition as well as      stored correctly.
• Provide feedback and support to participants to help them improve their skills.
• Promote a positive and engaging learning environment. 

Education & Training Requirements:

Current   AHA Instructor certification or will obtain for discipline(s) selected to   teach as outlined in the AHA guidelines.

Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor or will obtain if selected to teach as   outlined in the AAP guidelines.

• Candidate must have most current NRP Edition Advanced Provider status
• Be a physician, RN, NP, RT, PA, CM, or CNM with experience in a hospital or an accredited birthing center care of newborns
• Have Maternal Child educational or clinical responsibilities with a hospital or accredited birthing center care of newborns
• Have on going experience caring for newborns in the delivery room or accredited birthing center (recommended)