Educator (Non- RN)

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking an Educator to facilitate American Heart Association classes (BLS, ACLS, PALS) for nursing and support teams across its campuses. The role involves hands-on instruction, equipment demonstrations, and ensuring certification requirements are met.

The educator will tailor materials for healthcare professionals, school staff, and the community, while coordinating scheduling and logistics to support successful training programs.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma; health-related degree preferred.
• Current AHA Instructor status in relevant disciplines.
• Paramedic license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct BLS, ACLS, and PALS classes to nursing teams and support staff.
• Demonstrate AED use and barrier devices.
• Evaluate participants through tests to ensure certification requirements are met.
• Customize training materials for diverse audiences.
• Coordinate class logistics and equipment.
• Issue certificates upon course completion.

Skills

Teaching

Public speaking

Adaptability

Training delivery

Education

High School Diploma

Health-related degree preferred

Tools

AED equipment

AHA training materials

Job description

Job Summary

The Educator is responsible for the facilitation and training of American Heart Association classes, including BLS, ACLS, and PALS for nursing and nursing support teams across all campuses of the WMCHealth Network.

Job Summary

The Educator is responsible for the facilitation and training of American Heart Association classes, including BLS, ACLS, and PALS for nursing and nursing support teams across all campuses of the WMCHealth Network.

Responsibilities

• Instruct BLS/ACLS/PALS techniques and protocols to individuals and groups, ensuring adherence to the latest guidelines set by authoritative bodies.
• Demonstrate the proper use of equipment, including automated external defibrillators (AEDs), barrier devices, and other emergency response tools.
• Evaluate performance through practical and written tests to ensure that certification requirements are met.
• Customize training materials and methods according to the specific needs of different audiences, such as healthcare professionals, school staff, or the community.
• Manage class logistics, including scheduling, venue preparation, and ensuring the availability of all necessary training equipment and materials.
• Provide feedback and coaching to students during practical exercises to improve their skills and confidence in emergency situations.
• Coordinate administrative tasks related to the certification process, including issuing certificates to participants who successfully complete the course.
• Advocate for the importance of training in the community by participating in public awareness campaigns and events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

Experience

Current AHA provider status in discipline for that Instructor Course and be proficient in all skills of the discipline, including AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, and Heart Saver. Previous instructor experience required.

Education

High School Diploma required; an Associate/ Bachelor’s degree preferred in a health-related field program.

Licenses / Certifications

Current Instructor status through AHA (American Heart Association) is required. Paramedic license preferred.

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