ACLS / PALS Instructor

ACLS / PALS Instructor

Job Title : ACLS / PALS Instructor

Department : Community Education

SUMMARY

Responsible for teaching ACLS and PALS courses approved by the American Heart Association according to established curriculums.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Delivers high-quality educational experiences for participants.

Effectively communicates with participants and clerical co-workers.

Completes required paperwork and educational components for classes.

Considers age-related factors in care, education, and evaluation of patients ranging from neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics. Applies knowledge of age-related factors appropriately in accordance with professional standards and departmental policies and procedures.

Supports the policies and procedures of the organization and the standards of the Joint Commission as required for full accreditation.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position, as the employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

The following certifications could include, but are not limited to : Certified through the American Heart Association as an ACLS and PALS instructor. Must be currently licensed as a registered nurse.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee may frequently lift and / or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally carry up to 20 pounds and push up to 200 pounds, frequently lift and / or move, and pull up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The duties of this job description represent Class III hazards as classified by OSHA.

Welia Health is an equal-opportunity employer.

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