Job Description & Qualifications
This position will train caregivers as part of the American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) programs ensuring all required AHA reports and documentation are completed promptly. The position is also responsible for training site reviews and ongoing course and instructor monitoring. They will serve as principal resource for information, support, and quality control for all AHA instructors within the designated training center, attend trainings as requested/required by AHA and demonstrate knowledge of adult learning concepts and ability to teach and evaluate program effectiveness using those concepts.
What You Will Do
- As an AHA Training Instructor, you will coordinate the classroom aspects of the American Heart Association courses and ensure that all courses are being held according to standards and guidelines
- Reserve and organize classrooms and equipment to conduct scheduled classes
- Ensure instructors, equipment, classroom instruction and student ratios meet the standards set by the American Heart Association and University Hospitals
- Apply adult learning techniques
- Adapt and develop training materials
- Prepare and adapt lesson plans based on American Heart Association curriculum and principles using competency-based education
- Instruct and impart information in an interactive participative manner eliciting frequent responses
- Select and use audiovisual hardware and software to reinforce learning
- Evaluate and document classroom and laboratory reaction and learning of trainees utilizing the program and state approved formats
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
- Associate’s Degree or Diploma RN or applicable certificate training program (Required)
- Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or related field (Preferred)
Work Experience
- 2+ years as a Registered Nurse or Paramedic (Required)
- 2+ years ACLS, PALS & BLS certifications (Required)
- 2+ years instructor experience teaching BLS, ACLS & PALS (Preferred)
- 2+ years AHA Training Center Faculty (TCF) (Preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge of American Heart Association standards (Required proficiency)
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Excel, Word, PPT, Outlook, etc.) (Required proficiency)
- Proficient in multi-tasking and problem-solving (Required proficiency)
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, requiring high mobility and physical activity (Required proficiency)
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal verbal/written communication, delegation, and problem-solving skills. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) or
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic (Required Upon Hire)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Required within 30 Days)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Required within 30 Days)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required within 30 Days)
Physical Demands
- Standing Constantly
- Walking Constantly
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Occasionally
- Handling Constantly
- Grasping Constantly
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Frequently
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently
Travel Requirements
- 10%
Additional Salary Detail:
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of posting of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, union negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). This figure does not include, unless otherwise stated incentive pay or shift differential pay or the value of University Hospitals’ comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental, vision, retirement plan options, and additional offerings. Click here to view complete wellness and benefits details.
For over 150 years, University Hospitals has been dedicated to our mission To Heal. To Teach. To Discover. Starting as a small Cleveland hospital in 1866, UH has grown into 18 hospitals and 40 health centers, serving 1 million people annually.
UH delivers exceptional care, advances medical innovation, and trains future healthcare leaders. Now, you have the opportunity to add your talents to this legacy of care. At UH, you’ll join a collaborative team in an inspiring environment where your skills and ideas will be valued. Together, we can continue to shape the future of healthcare and deliver on the promise of our mission for generations to come.
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University Hospitals is a national leader in healthcare that takes pride in calling Northeast Ohio home. With more than 150 locations throughout Cleveland and the surrounding metropolitan areas, UH provides unique opportunities to deliver world-class care in the communities where our employees live, work, and play.
We want you to make a career with us and we are here to support you – both in and out of work. Our comprehensive benefits program offers choice and flexibility to meet you where you are in your life.
- Medical Plans
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- Vision Plan
- Paid Short and Long Term Disability
- Life and Account Insurance
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
- Wellness Programs and Plans
- Financial Health Resources
- Career Development Resources
- And More!
*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type.
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We want you to make a career with us and we are here to support you – both in and out of work. Our comprehensive benefits program offers choice and flexibility to meet you where you are in your life.
- Medical Plans
- Dental Plans
- Vision Plan
- Paid Short and Long Term Disability
- Life and Account Insurance
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
- Wellness Programs and Plans
- Financial Health Resources
- Career Development Resources
- And More!
*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type.


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