Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The ALS Instructor teaches American Heart Association (AHA), Advanced Life Support (ALS) and/or, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) courses. Core responsibilities include instruction, remediation, and evaluation related to ALS courses.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a ALS 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 ALS, ACLS or PALS education preferred.

 

Licenses and Certifications Required:

1. Current American Heart Association ALS Instructor Certification required

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

Our Network

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility

As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.