Indian River State College hiring CPR Certified Trainer/AHA BLS Trainer in Port St Lucie, FL | LinkedIn (2024)

Job DescriptionWorking at IRSC has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, IRSC offers a benefits package:

• Wellness Wonders: Dive into a world of well-being with perks that nourish your body and soul. Health benefits that prioritize your fitness, mental health, and overall happiness await you with our employee only coverage paid by the college.
• Retirement Radiance: Picture your future shining as bright as your career! Our retirement benefits are designed to turn your golden years into a sunlit oasis. With robust plans and strategic investments, we're planting the seeds for your retirement bliss.
• Generous Time-Off Universe: Recharge and rejuvenate with ample vacation time, ensuring you return to work with newfound enthusiasm.
• Career Launchpad: Propel your career forward with projects that are not just tasks but missions, shaping industries and driving change.

Shine Bright with Us: Join Our Team as a CPR Certified Trainer/AHA BLS Trainer!Make a Lifesaving Impact!Are you passionate about equipping individuals with life-saving skills? We’re seeking a dynamic AHA BLS Trainer to join our team. As a BLS Trainer, you’ll empower diverse groups—from healthcare providers to community members—to perform effective CPR and basic life support.

Position Highlights

• Training Excellence: Conduct engaging AHA BLS and CPR sessions that adhere to AHA standards and guidelines. Your expertise will shape confident life-savers.
• Skill Assessment: Evaluate participants’ performance, provide constructive feedback, and ensure skill proficiency.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of training sessions, attendance, and certification status.
• Cutting-Edge Knowledge: Stay up-to-date with the latest AHA guidelines and training techniques.
• Collaboration: Work closely with fellow trainers and staff to enhance training programs and materials.

Qualifications

• Certification: AHA BLS Instructor certification required.
• Experience: Previous experience in BLS training preferred.
• Passion: Advocate for the importance of CPR and BLS within the community.

Why Choose Us?

• Impact: You’ll empower everyday heroes to save lives.
• Growth: Join a team committed to continuous improvement.
• Community: Be part of a network that cares.

Apply Today!Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our life-saving mission!JOB SUMMARY:Under general supervision, this position is responsible for delivering high-quality American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR and BLS training to diverse groups of individuals, ensuring they acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to perform effective CPR and basic life support.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct AHA BLS and CPR training sessions for various groups, including healthcare providers, students, and community members
• Develop and deliver engaging, informative, and practical training programs that meet AHA standards and guidelines.
• Evaluate participants' performance and provide constructive feedback to ensure comprehension and skill proficiency
• Maintain accurate records of training sessions, participant attendance, and certification status.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest AHA guidelines, training techniques, and best practices.
• Ensure all training materials and equipment are up-to-date, functional, and meet AHA standards.
• Ensure all training equipment, such as manikins and AEDs, is in proper working condition and available for each session.
• Collaborate with other trainers and staff to continuously improve the training programs and materials
• Assist in the development of customized training programs as needed.
• Promote the importance of CPR and BLS training within the community and encourage participation in courses.
• Completes other all duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Current AHA BLS Provider certification
• Certified AHA BLS Instructor credential
• Demonstrated experience in conducting CPR and BLS training sessions
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to engage and motivate participants from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passionate about promoting CPR and BLS education and saving lives.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting or as a first responder preferred
• Familiarity with the latest AHA guidelines and updates preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:This position requires an ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach up, stoop ability to participate in physical activities related to firefighting, the ability to lift an object of fifty (50) pounds or less, and carry items in excess of fifty (50) pounds. It also requires manual dexterity to operate Firefighting equipment, standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.

This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position. This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.

Classification

Staff

Supervisory

No

FLSA Exempt

Yes

Employment Type

Regular

Compensation and Application Deadline

Pay range starts at: $29.00/hour. | All salary calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on candidate's education and experience. | Open until filled.