Meridian Health Looking for Bls Instructor – Per Diem at New Jersey Full Time

How have you impacted someone’s life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our healthcare teams are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day. From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational health teams to our long-term care centers and at-home care capabilities, our complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career all within New Jersey’s premier healthcare system.

The BLS Instructor teaches American Heart Association (AHA) and Basic Life Support (BLS). Core responsibilities include instruction, remediation, and evaluation related to BLS courses.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a BLS Instructor at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

1. Adhere to all HMH policies and educational philosophies and to those of regulating organizations (i.e. AHA).
2. Demonstrate effective teaching skills and be responsive to students’ needs and concerns; adapt teaching style to meet the students’ learning needs.
3. Willing to travel to off-site courses locations within the communities served by HMH.
4. Punctual and prepared for all assigned courses; conduct self in a pleasant and professional manner at all times and adhere to Life Support Training Center dress code.
5. Maintain confidentiality with regard to students’ progress and outcomes. Report any student issues to leader in a timely manner.
6. Complete all required paperwork; return paperwork and payments to leader in a timely manner
7. Ensure security of Training Center equipment; ensure proper cleaning and restocking of equipment after each class.
8. Attend instructor meetings as scheduled. Participate in instructor updates as required.
9. Promote a culture of collaboration and accountability in order to assure efficient operations and to provide education that improves patient outcomes throughout the community and region.
10. Work effectively and relate well with others, including supervisors, colleagues, and internal and external customers. Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and maintain constructive working relationships.
11. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
12. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
13. Lifts a minimum of 45 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 45 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
2. Clinical experience required
3. Valid Driver’s License.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

1. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an emergency, critical care, or field setting preferred.
2. Prior educator/instructor experience preferred
3. Prior instructor experience in BLS education preferred.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

1. Current American Heart Association BLS Instructor Certification required.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!