Atrium Health Navicent · 5 hours ago
Life Support Training Coordinator-AHN
Atrium Health Navicent is a healthcare organization seeking a Life Support Training Coordinator responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering American Heart Association (AHA) life support education programs. This role ensures compliance with AHA standards, manages course logistics, and serves as a lead instructor for various life support courses.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Must hold a current Georgia license or registration in one of the following disciplines: Respiratory Therapy, Paramedic/EMT, Licensed Practical Nursing
Prior Experience As a Healthcare Provider Is Required
Strong Verbal And Written Communication Skills Required
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
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
Must complete all required hospital and departmental training
Must remain calm in emergency situations
Must follow universal and specific precautions to prevent exposure to infectious or communicable diseases
Must tolerate high noise levels, busy atmospheres, and noxious odors
Must be aware of and support the system's Operational Excellence policy (Policy 10-602) and departmental commitments to excellence
Category B: This position may involve performing procedures with potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or infectious materials. Proper training and understanding of protective attire and procedures are required prior to performing any duties
Preferred
Experience in teaching and coordinating programs or courses is preferred
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)
Benefits
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Company
Atrium Health Navicent
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