Basic Life Support Specialist

Description

Work Schedule :

Full-time 100% FTE day shift. The schedule will be 4 10-hour days Mondays Fridays with one rotating day off each week. You will work at the Public Service Commission (PSC) building in Madison WI. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

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We are seeking a Basic Life Support Specialist to:

• Participate in the coordination and development of training materials for AHA BLS coursesandother certification courses taught at UW Health.
• Assist in the curriculum development and ongoing modification of curriculum of courses.
• Participate in the coordination of resources within UW Health and the community to organize and coordinate paramedic education programs and other programs as assigned.
• Teach courses to all levels of emergency care professionals involved in the delivery of emergency and critical care.

At UW Health you will have :

• An excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance paid time off retirement plans two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional financial and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends former colleagues or others to apply for open posted positions.

Qualifications

• High School High School diploma or equivalent Required
• Completion of a state-approved EMT-Paramedic education program Preferred or
• Bachelors Degree in a healthcare-related field Preferred

Work Experience

• 6 months Relevant teaching experience Required
• 3 years Experience in pre-hospital emergency response care Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Current AHA Instructor in BLS or must obtain within six months from date of hire within 6 months Required
• Wisconsin state licensure as a Registered Nurse Physician Assistant or an EMT-Paramedic Preferred
• Nationally Registered EMT Paramedic Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.

UW Health Administrative Facilities - UW Health has administrative locations throughout Madison and beyond where thousands of employees provide vital support to our clinical areas. These locations are home to departments such as Access Services Compliance Human Resources Information Services Patient Medical Records Payroll and many others.

Required Experience:

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