ACRMC Training Center Coordinator/Health Care Educator

Adams County Regional Medical Center; Seaman (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams County Regional Medical Center seeks an experienced AHA Training Coordinator to oversee instructor renewals, schedule community trainings, and maintain all AHA program materials. The role requires strong communication, organization, and public-speaking skills to deliver effective courses to hospital staff, patients, and community members.

The ideal candidate holds current BLS and ACLS instructor certifications and has experience in coordinating training programs within a healthcare

Qualifications

• Healthcare environment experience desired.
• At least 6 months to 1 year of teaching BLS and ACLS classes.
• Current BLS and ACLS instructor certification; PALS instructor certification preferred but not required.
• Experience with training materials and course logistics.

Responsibilities

• Oversees instructor renewals and course monitoring as needed.
• Manages AHA training and schedules community training sessions.
• Develops training materials suitable for learners.
• Ensures compliance with AHA policies and maintains program records.
• Acts as liaison to AHA and coordinates with Health UC and the Health Collaborative.

Skills

Teaching

BLS/ACLS instruction

Public speaking

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

AHA instructor network

Job description

Summary: Performs consulting, coordinating and teaching responsibilities for Hospital staff, patients and community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following; other duties may be assigned.

• Oversees instructor renewals, including course monitoring as needed
• Labels all AHA training materials/equipment as to the property of ACRMC
• Completes and maintains instructor and course files for AHA Training Center
• Manages and directs AHA training
• Schedules ACRMC community AHA training
• Designs training appropriate to students
• Follows AHA guidelines to determine s length of training needed as appropriate to the trainee
• Provides courses in a timely fashion
• Provides up to date and accurate materials
• Maintains security of files and course cards
• Acts as a liaison to the AHA
• Completes and distributes course cards in a timely fashion
• Cleans and maintains all training equipment in working condition
• Completes and forwards required information to AHA as needed
• Maintains compliance with AHA policies and guidelines
• Maintains documentation of liability insurance coverage
• Maintains proof of sharing current information from the CTC (Community Training Center) concerning changes, new or revised material, and the most recent forms to all instructors for whom the CTC is the primary center
• Keeps current by attending AHA forums as offered and required on-line training
• Maintains original copy of current CTC contract
• Attends and actively participates in the CTC’s site reviews
• Operates within budget for education
• Maintains records of equipment usage
• Bills for training and establishes a schedule for course fees
• Coordinates equipment loans to affiliated instructors and other community members as needed
• Establishes rapport and demonstrates good communication skills
• Creates a learning environment by modeling a non-threatening attitude toward a trainee
• Lectures- demonstrates (how to perform), encourages questions
• Explains subject matter in a way that others can understand
• Applies adult learning principles
• Identifies and analyzes performance problems
• Coaches to improve performance
• Motivates learners and develops basic skills in others
• Provides Cardiac Rhythm interpretation courses for staff as needed
• Teaches quarterly at Competency Café
• Collaborates with Health UC regarding training materials
• Assist with requirements to participate in the ASPR Grant with the Health Collaborative
• Assist with ACRMC Emergency Management and Emergency Preparedness programs.
• Represent ACRMC in meetings and disaster drills with the Health Collaborative
• Work with the community resource partners to prepare ACRMC for potential emergencies in the community
• Provide Continuing Education opportunities to local EMS agencies

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

Customer Service

Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Interpersonal Skills

Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication

Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.

Written Communication

Writes clearly and informatively.

Teamwork

Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Cost Consciousness

Conserves organizational resources.

Diversity

Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.

Ethics

Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support

Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.

Judgment

Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Motivation

Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.

Planning/Organizing

Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.

Professionalism

Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity

Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security

Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly; Compliance with all hospital and regulatory safety regulations and procedures.

Adaptability

Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality

Is consistently at work and on time and does not have excessive absenteeism.

Dependability

Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative

Seeks increased responsibilities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation

Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

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

Healthcare experience preferred. At least 6 months to 1 year experience teaching BLS and ACLS classes.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current BLS and ACLS instructor certification, PALS instructor certification preferred but not required. Experience with training required.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Computer Skills

Able to navigate internet sites, including AHA instructor network and distributors for AHA materials. Must have a basic knowledge of working with Microsoft Word documents and Adobe Acrobat.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

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 stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk, hear or smell. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee will also be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move 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.

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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Limited exposure to chemicals, blood and body fluids.