Training Center Instructor (Casual Call)

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Schedule Weekly Hours:

This is an on-call (.01 FTE) position with no regular or specific work schedule. Shift scheduling is based off of department needs and candidate's availability. Great opportunity for someone looking for a role with flexible working hours!

Job Description:

Training Center Instructors are responsible for providing Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) all while following the American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines.

Major Responsibilities

1. Responsible for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) instruction to GHS staff (online and classroom), affiliates, outside healthcare providers and general public following the AHA guidelines and teachings materials and the National Safety Council Standards.

2. Serve as a mentor and resource to Gundersen Health System.

3. Responsible for the proper set-up and handling of course equipment and paperwork.

4. Provides the necessary course documentation in accordance with the established AHA guidelines/standards.

5. Maintains own AHA Provider and Instructor status by teaching a minimum of four ACLS courses, 4 BLS courses and 4 PALS courses a year and attends course updates as per AHA guidelines.

6. Conduct instructor courses for new and current instructors and orientate instructor candidates.

7. Continuously work on program quality improvements.

8. Other duties as assigned.

Education and Learning:

REQUIRED

Associate degree in a health-related field

DESIRED

Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field

Work Experience:

REQUIRED

2 years of experience working in a healthcare related field.

DESIRED

2 years of experience working in a healthcare related field – EMT, Paramedic or RN; 1 year as a certified instructor for AHA, AAP or ENA programs.

License and Certifications:

REQUIRED 

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), (Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 30 days of hire

Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

DESIRED 

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Instructor from the Prevention Institute (CPI),  and current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider Instructor CPR certification; Heart Saver, Rescue and Military training network CPR; or the American Red Cross Instructor CPR certification (CPR) 

Age Specific Population:

Nonage Specific (N/A)

OSHA Category:

Category 3 - Employees in this job title have no reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions:

Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office work)

Physical Requirements/Demands of The Position:

Sitting (Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day)

Static Standing (Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day)

Walking/Standing (Approximately 3 hours total in a day)

Stooping/Bending (Approximately 3 hours total in a day)

Kneeling/Half Kneel (Approximately 3 hours total in a day)

Reaching – Shoulder Level (Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day)

Reaching – Below Shoulder (Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day)

Repetitive Actions – Fine manipulation (Approximately 3 hours total in a day, 0-25lbs)

Lifting Floor to Waist (Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day, 25-50lbs)

Lifting Waist to Overhead (Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day, 0-25lbs)

Lifting – Other (Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day, 25-50lbs)

Carrying less than 50 feet (Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day, 0-25lbs)

Pushing or Pulling (Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day, 0-25lbs)

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [email protected] or call 608-775-0267

Equal Opportunity Employer