Description

Responsible for the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of basic and advanced life support training and education for ECU Health Medical Center and the community, adhering to the most current American Heart Association guidelines and standards. Responsible for the preparation, maintenance, inventory and operation of all simulation equipment, technology and supplies under the direction of the CTC Supervisor. Collaborates with faculty and the CTC Supervisor to design, implement, and evaluate healthcare simulation activities, following the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance, support and training to simulation faculty, instructors and staff on use of simulation equipment and related technology.
• Coordinates Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), & Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) programs for provider and instructor levels.
• Ensures that all life support programs for ECU Health, ECU Health Medical Center and regional constituents are in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) course guidelines.
• Monitors AHA instructors affiliated with the ECU Health Medical Center CTC according to program requirements.
• Conducts AHA Instructor updates.
• Provides AHA Instructor remediation as needed with referral to CTC Coordinator as necessary.
• Completes documentation as required.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• American Heart Association BLS Certification.
• Bachelor's Degree in a health related field required.
• Master's Degree in a health related field preferred.
• 2 to 3 years of healthcare experience and teaching experience required.
• Experience in healthcare simulation, technologies and applications preferred.
• AHA BLS, AHA ALCS or AHA PALS Instructor certification for at least 2 years.
• AHA BLS, AHA ACLS or AHA PALS Training Center Faculty status preferred.