Healthcare Education Specialist I

Mercy Medical Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks an experienced education professional to administer and deliver foundational training programs across the organization, including the BCLS program and CMA credentialing.

The role supports staff development, ensures patient safety through effective teaching, and requires AHA BCLS instructor certification with ongoing credentialing, scheduling, and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching adults is required.
• Ability to deliver basic training to end users.
• Maintain certification to teach assigned content.
• Assess end user population by role to tailor training.
• Knowledge of AHA BCLS program standards and instructor credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver BCLS training and CMA program administration as per standards.
• Schedule and coordinate training sessions and resources.
• Serve as education resource for hospital staff and management.
• Oversee instructor credentialing, certification tracking, and equipment maintenance.
• Operate audiovisual equipment and PowerPoint during sessions.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Customer relations

Self-starter

Facilitate & teach

AV equipment operation

Education

Associates degree or healthcare-related certification

Bachelor's degree in nursing, community health education or related field preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks an experienced education professional to administer and deliver foundational training programs across the organization, including the BCLS program and CMA credentialing.

The role supports staff development, ensures patient safety through effective teaching, and requires AHA BCLS instructor certification with ongoing credentialing, scheduling, and equipment maintenance.