St. Croix Health is seeking a qualified, motivated individual to join our team as a casual Life Safety Class Instructor.  

As a casual Life Safety Class Instructor, you will have the opportunity to teach courses on a periodic, as-needed basis. This position offers flexibility with class scheduling based on St. Croix Health's needs, making it a great fit for individuals seeking occasional work. 

The Life Safety Class Instructor will lead and educate participants in life safety techniques and emergency response procedures. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a commitment to teaching, and a thorough understanding of the class(es) they teach. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging life support training programs in accordance with established guidelines (e.g., American Heart Association (AHA), Emergency Nurse’s Association (ENA)). 
• Use various teaching methods (e.g., lecture, demonstration, simulation, repeat demonstration) to ensure participants gain confidence in life support techniques.
• Assess participants’ skills through written tests and practical evaluation.
• Maintain current instructor status for each class Instructing. 
• Provide constructive feedback and support to students
• Foster a positive learning environment.
• Ability to explain complex concepts in an understandable manner.
• Prepare and maintain training materials and equipment.
• Maintain accurate record-keeping and compliance documentation processes for students.
• Stay informed of industry advancements.
• Ensure compliance with safety and support teamwork among participants.
• Awareness of diverse populations and the ability to teach in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Understanding of how cultural factors may influence emergency response and care.
• Explain complex concepts in an understandable manner. 
• Skilled in conflict resolution and foster a supportive learning environment.
• Impart the importance of teamwork and communication in emergency response scenarios.

Education & Licensure: 

• Associate’s Degree in healthcare field required
• Must maintain certification as an instructor in classes they will teach that are developed and maintained by a nationally recognized organization (e.g., AHA, ENA, etc.). 
• Current Basic Life Support required

Experience:

• Two years experience in teaching or training in a healthcare or emergency response setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in educational technology and learning management systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Innovative thinker with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Culturally competent and sensitive to the diverse needs of staff and patients. 

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times

St. Croix Health has been a healing force in the St. Croix Valley for over 103 years. We are a purpose-driven organization with a dedicated team committed to serving our patients and communities throughout the St. Croix Valley. This commitment is rooted in our mission, vision and values. 

Mission:  We help people live healthier, happier, and longer lives.              

Vision:  To transform from quality sick care to quality well care that is sustainable and affordable. 

Values:  People Centered, Trust, Innovation, and Growth. 

Here at St. Croix Health we offer our employees with a robust benefits package that includes: 

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• 403b retirement program with employer match
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance options
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellbeing incentive program
• Free parking
• Employee prescription discount program

St. Croix Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system located in St. Croix Falls, WI dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier, and longer lives. St. Croix Health offers the services of 80+ providers and 20 specialties with five community clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin all supported by a critical access hospital on the main campus in St. Croix Falls, just an hour northeast of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Nestled in the bluffs of the St. Croix River Valley, St. Croix Falls is the ideal place to work, live and play.