Training Center Program Coordinator-29261

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center is seeking a Training Center Coordinator to manage the administrative aspects of the AHA approved curriculum and required certifications. The role involves teaching the Instructor Essentials Course(s) and monitoring instructors to ensure adherence to the AHA standards for HeartSaver, BLS, ACLS, and PALS.

The position requires clinical experience in nursing or paramedic roles, current Illinois licensure, and proven ability to communicate clearly with students and

Qualifications

• RN or Paramedic-EMT licensure required.
• Must maintain AHA provider cards for BLS, ACLS and PALS.
• Experience as an American Heart Association instructor.

Responsibilities

• Manage all administrative aspects of the AHA approved class curriculum.
• Teach Instructor Essentials Course(s) and monitor instructors.
• Ensure compliance with AHA curriculum for HS, BLS, ACLS and PALS.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

RN licensure

Paramedic-EMT certification

Baccalaureate degree preferred

Tools

Database software

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Training Center

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:30:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $32.00 - $52.08 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary

The Training Center Coordinator is responsible for all administrative aspects of the American Heart Association (AHA) approved class curriculum, as well as other required certification. The Training Center (TC) Program Coord teaches the Instructor Essentials Course(s) as well as monitors Instructor. This position follows AHA standard AHA curriculum for HS (HeartSaver), BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support). The Senior CPR instructor should hold/maintain faculty designation through the AHA and have practical experience in performing the skills taught and the ability to communicate the skills to students and instructors in a clear and precise manner.

Other Information

Required Job Qualifications:

• Clinical experience as RN, Paramedic-EMT.
• Current State of Illinois RN licensure or Paramedic -EMT certification, as applicable.
• Two years of experience in a healthcare occupation where the skills and materials taught are within the provider’s scope of practice.
• Must attain and maintain American Heart Association provider cards for BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Must attain and maintain faculty credential through the American Heart Association for BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
• Experience as an American Heart Association instructor.
• AHA Faculty Status in BLS, ACLS, PALS, NPR as appropriate to licensure level and current clinical practice.
• Demonstrates proper use of all equipment to faculty teaching training center programs.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree preferred.
• Proficiency with database software, learning management systems.

Physical Demands

• Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking through most of the course.
• Work requires travel throughout the Rush Health System
• Work requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs and bending and kneeling on the floor to demonstrate resuscitation techniques.
• The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data.
• Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Disclaimer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Training Faculty status is a TCC appointment and is an internal position to that Training Center only. Training Faculty status does not transfer to other Training Centers. When a Training Faculty member transfers to another Training Center, it is as an instructor, not as a TF until credentials are attained

Responsibilities

The Training Center Coordinator is responsible for all administrative aspects of the American Heart Association (AHA) approved class curriculum, as well as other required certification. The Training Center (TC) Program Coord teaches the Instructor Essentials Course(s) as well as monitors Instructor. This position follows AHA standard AHA curriculum for HS (HeartSaver), BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support). The Senior CPR instructor should hold/maintain faculty designation through the AHA and have practical experience in performing the skills taught and the ability to communicate the skills to students and instructors in a clear and precise manner.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.