ALS Instructor - Per Diem

ALS Instructor

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.

A day in the life of an 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.

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. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification or Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification or ACLS Instructor Certification or PALS Instructor Certification.

Compensation: Flat Rate of $39.83 Hourly HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate.

The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

Experience: Years of relevant work experience.

Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.

Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.

Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.