Life Support Training Coordinator-AHN

Overview

Department: 34208 Navicent Health Medical Center - Nursing Education

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: FT/1

FTE/40

Hrs/Week

Pay Range: $24.10 - $36.15

Coordinates American Heart Association (AHA) life support continuing education courses (Basic and Advanced) for hospital staff and the community.

Serves as Community Training Center (CTC) Satellite Manager, ensuring compliance with AHA standards, statewide course availability, quality standards, and record-keeping requirements.

Manages registration processes and oversees the quality of onsite courses.

Collaborates with Mercer School of Medicine and other clinical affiliations to offer training for students and residents.

Serves as lead instructor for AHA basic and advanced life support courses for providers and instructors, including bi-monthly CPR drop-in sessions. Delivers training in accordance with AHA content requirements for multidisciplinary healthcare providers.

Facilitates additional life support training events such as Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) and Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN), utilizing facility resources and training rooms.

Identifies and utilizes internal and community teaching resources. Communicates updates on AHA and Navicent Health standards to instructors and assigns responsibilities through written and verbal communication.

Ensures classrooms and equipment are maintained in orderly condition. Oversees the maintenance, repair, and replacement of life support equipment.

Maintains security of testing materials and course cards.

Collects and evaluates course feedback. Maintains accurate databases of ACLS and BCLS participants, activities, and course offerings.

Manages financial transactions including fee collection, daily deposits, and compliance with accounting policies. Ensures security of timekeeping systems, petty cash, and registration fees.

Provides and facilitates additional training and education offerings through Nursing Education and Professional Development.

1. Education

Must hold a current Georgia license or registration in one of the following disciplines:

• Respiratory Therapy
• Paramedic/EMT
• Licensed Practical Nursing

2. Experience

Prior experience as a healthcare provider is required. Experience in teaching and coordinating programs or courses is preferred.

3. Certification / License / Registration

Instructor certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred (or must obtain within 6 months of hire).

Provider certification in ACLS/PALS preferred (or must obtain within 6 months of hire).

Instructor certification in ACLS/PALS preferred (or must obtain within 6 months of hire).

4. Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not supervise other employees.

5. Special Training / Skills

• Ability to plan and organize work effectively.
• Capable of performing work accurately under stressful conditions.
• Maintains a high degree of confidentiality.
• Proficient in the use of personal computers, including word processing, database management, and spreadsheets.
• Demonstrates tact and diplomacy in interactions with customers and other departments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.

6. Physical Demands

• Visual acuity required for reading monitors, computers, and printed materials.
• Must be able to hear and communicate verbally in person and via phone or radio.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods (up to 2 hours).
• Must comprehend and learn to operate various office equipment.
• Functional range of motion required for spine and extremities; grip strength of 50–60 lbs.
• Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel, and use proper body mechanics for transfers and transporting supplies/equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs.

7. Mandatory Training

Must complete all required hospital and departmental training.

8. Patient Population Age Groups

This position does not provide direct patient care. Applicable to all age groups for training purposes.

9. Working Conditions

Work is performed in hospital, clinical, assistive living, and office environments. Must remain calm in emergency situations. Must follow universal and…