Life Support and Simulation Instructor (Per Diem/Days)

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Life Support and Simulation Instructor (Per Diem/Days)

Job ID: 338558

Category: Clinical Support

Work Type: PT -19 HOURS

Location: Lancaster, PA, United States

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Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life\'s work?

LOCATION: Lancaster, PA

HOURS: Per Diem (16 hours per month). Days.

Position Summary: Performs administrative and training responsibilities for Simulation training, American Heart Association AHA Programs BLS, ACLS, PALS initial certification and recertification courses. Performs duties according to Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital's Life Support Program Coordinator's instructions.

Qualified individuals must have the ability with or without reasonable accommodation to perform the following duties:

• Instruct LGH Life Support AHA courses: BLS, ACLS, PALS in accordance with the Life Support Program Coordinator for each course.
• Teaches classes for Lancaster General Hospital's employees; including all site locations when needed.
• Communicates and collaborates with the Director of Nursing Professional Development and the Life Support Program CoordinatorAHA Training Center Coordinator.
• Assist with maintaining Life Support equipment and manikins to meet standards for cleanliness and effective operation.
• The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above: ·Provide setup, scenario programming, technical support, and coordination of equipment use for simulation based training.
• Provides and or assists in-situ training for BLS, ACLS, PALS skills, and other mock code scenarios for hospital staff.
• Assists with performing, coordinating and tracking, all training equipment maintenance in training site s.
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and porocedures.
• Other duties as assigned to support the department, entity, and health system organization.
• Participates in any occasional evening weekend responsibilities for this position as required.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• 1+ years\' experience in the Healthcare field such as an Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Medical Technician, or Registered Nurse
• Experience teaching AHA programs such as BLS, ACLS, PALS etc.
• Must hold an active AHA BLS, ACLS or PALS certification as an instructor; or hold an active BLS certification as an AHA instructor and qualified to become an AHA ACLS and or PALS Instructor within 3 months of hire.
• Effective communication skills in various methods, verbal, written, and presentations.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment with changing priorities and frequent interruptions.
• Experience and strong technical skills with audiovisual equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Business Administration or Healthcare Field
• 5+ years experience as an AHA Instructor

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life\'s Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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