ACLS/PALS/NRP Instructor, 25% Per Diem
- UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
Job Description
Join the UCLA Center for Prehospital Care, a nationally recognized leader in emergency medical services education and training. As an ACLS, PALS & NRP Instructor, you will help healthcare professionals develop the knowledge and skills needed to deliver high-quality patient care in emergency and critical care settings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver classroom, skills, and simulation-based instruction in accordance with American Heart Association and NRP standards.
- Facilitate engaging learning experiences that support participant success and clinical competency.
- Ensure course objectives, certification requirements, and educational standards are met.
- Evaluate participant performance through testing and skills assessments.
- Support curriculum enhancement and continuous improvement of educational programs.
This per-diem opportunity is ideal for an educator who is passionate about professional development, lifelong learning, and advancing excellence in healthcare education.
This is a 25% per diem, may convert to career
Salary:$34.60 - $70.91 hourly
Required:
- Current certification as an EMT, Paramedic, RT, RN, PA, MD.
- Baccalaureate degree in health-related field, nursing, health care administration, health care education, emergency medical services or a related field (preferred).
- Minimum of one (1) year work experience on an ambulance or in a hospital emergency department.
- Current provider certification in BLS, ACLS or PALS or NRP from the American Heart Association.
- Current instructor certification from the American Heart Association in ACLS or PALS or NRP (must be obtained within 6 months of employment).
- Completion of NAEMSE/NHTSA EMS educator course, Firefighter IA/IB, American Heart Association "Core" instructor course (must be obtained within 6 months of employment).
- Detailed knowledge and experience in the application and techniques of clinical equipment and supplies.
- Working knowledge of the different scopes of practices for EMTs, paramedics, registered nurses, and physicians.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to translate complex concepts into understandable parts.
- Available to work evenings, holidays, and/or weekends.
- Ability to foster a stimulating classroom environment.
- Skill in working independently and following through with minimal direction.
- Skill in working as part of a team collaborating with colleagues.
- Available to drive personal vehicle to off campus locations for contract instructional assignments or special projects.
- Ability to provide service-oriented customer assistance in a professional and courteous manner.
- Interpersonal skills to excel in relations supervisor, staff, students, and the public.
Advance your career and experience true inspiration as you collaborate with an exceptional team of top clinicians. As an allied health professional at UCLA Health, you’ll enjoy ongoing opportunities for learning and development so you can continually expand your skills while positively impacting our world-class patient care. In our inclusive, supportive culture, you’ll take on unique, high-acuity cases for one of the most vibrant and diverse communities in the world. It’s the chance to take on some of the most exciting challenges in healthcare.
If you’re ready to advance your clinical career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our system of award-winning hospitals and more than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California. We have openings in these areas:
● Clinical Lab & Pathology
● Imaging
● Pharmacy
● Phlebotomy
● Rehab
● Respiratory Therapy
● Social Work
No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, you’ll be living the dream thanks to all the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations.