PD ALS Educator

Job Overview:

The ALS Educator's primary responsibility will be supporting, coordinating, and conducting American Heart Association classes that are in the educator s AHA discipline. The educator will support classes that are held at any of the RWJBarnabas Campuses and/or any RWJBarnabas sponsored offsite location that is scheduled by the department. The educator will maintain all training equipment, complete any daily reports, and/or department checklist as outlined by the Director. The educator will work with maintain par levels of paperwork, equipment, and test at the designated locations. The educator may assist, in but not limited to, EMT programs, nursing competencies, mock codes, high school health programs, school mock codes, hands only CPR events, health fairs, and other community events.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must possess and maintain current certification/license that requires ACLS and/or PALS
• Must possess ACLS and/or PALS Instructor certification
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver s license
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Driver s license record check and criminal background check

Preferred:

• Associate s degree
• Minimum of 1 year experience at the advanced life support level

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Must possess and maintain current certification/license that requires ACLS and/or PALS
• Must possess ACLS and/or PALS Instructor certification

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem

Essential Functions:

• Arrives on time to scheduled classes as listed on electronic scheduling system
• Prepares training equipment and classroom prior to the scheduled start time of class
• Maintain a positive affective presence while conducting educational programs to outside customers, employees, and co-workers
• Conducts all programs to the accrediting agency s standards
• Completes course paperwork at the conclusion of class and submits rosters electronically prior to the completion of the workday
• Maintain all training equipment and completes any daily reports or department checklist as outlined by the Director
• Teach and monitor new and renewing instructors, if designated a Training Center Faculty Member by the TCC.
• Provider constructive feedback while maintaining a positive affective presence
• Assist at EMT programs, nursing competencies, mock codes, high school health programs, school mock codes, hands only CPR events, health fairs, and/or other community or system events
• The ALS Educator is expected to protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with the RWJBH privacy policies, procedures and practices, as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a healthcare provider. Failure to comply with the RWJBH Policies and Procedures on patient privacy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer