Healthcare Education Specialist — AHA Instructor

UMass Memorial Health; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Massachusetts is seeking an Education Program Specialist to deliver and evaluate clinical education across ACLS, BLS, PALS, and CPR. The role requires maintaining course records, equipment, and instructor certifications while staying current with AHA standards.

The position supports education for healthcare professionals, collaborates with instructors, and participates in professional development to advance teaching methods. Mon-Fri schedule. Non-exempt position.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; current BLS/ACLS/PALS Instructor certification as applicable.
• Experience: at least 5 years in related work, including 2 years in clinical education.
• Ability to teach adults clearly and organize courses.
• Strong written and verbal communication; proficient with computer systems and web-based apps.

Responsibilities

• Delivers education programs for ACLS, BLS, PALS, CPR and related areas.
• Maintains course records to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manages equipment and inventory for courses (setup, transport, cleaning).
• Evaluates classes for content improvement and effectiveness.
• Keeps up with AHA standards and maintains instructor certifications.

Skills

Communication

Adult education

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma

BLS/ACLS/PALS Instructor certification

Bachelor's degree

NRP Instructor

Crisis de-escalation instructor

Tools

Email

Scheduling software

Course records management

Microsoft Office

Job description

UMass Memorial Health in Massachusetts is seeking an Education Program Specialist to deliver and evaluate clinical education across ACLS, BLS, PALS, and CPR. The role requires maintaining course records, equipment, and instructor certifications while staying current with AHA standards.

The position supports education for healthcare professionals, collaborates with instructors, and participates in professional development to advance teaching methods. Mon-Fri schedule. Non-exempt position.