American Heart Association (AHA) Program Instructor Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As an AHA Program 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. This position is vital to supporting the day-to-day operations of the Resuscitation Simulation Department. **A caregiver in this position works PRN - 7:30am - 5:00pm.** **A caregiver who excels in this role will:** + 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 Cleveland Clinic. + 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. **Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:** + Associate's degree or equivalent licensure education. + Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP) or Doctor of Medicine (MD). + Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. + Four years of experience as a Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) provider through the American Heart Association (AHA). + Strong delegation, planning, organizational and teaching skills. + Ability to gain cooperation, manage conflict and demonstrate empathy. + Takes initiative and is self-directed and result oriented. **Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:** + Bachelor's degree. + Two years of experience as an American Heart Association instructor in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ **Physical Requirements:** + A high degree of dexterity to produce documents on a PC. + Normal or corrected vision, hearing and speech. + Extensive sitting, standing and walking, occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds. **Personal Protective Equipment:** + Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities