ACLS/PALS/NRP EMS Instructor — Per Diem

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 98,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the UCLA Center for Prehospital Care as an ACLS, PALS & NRP Instructor to help healthcare professionals develop the knowledge and skills needed to deliver high-quality patient care in emergency and critical care settings.

This 25% per diem opportunity may convert to a career, with compensation in the range of $34.60 to $70.91 per hour and the opportunity to work evenings, holidays, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Current certification as EMT, Paramedic, RN, PA, or MD.
• Bachelor's degree in health-related field (preferred).
• Minimum of one 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 of clinical equipment and supplies; ability to function across multiple scopes of practice.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to translate complex concepts.
• Available to work evenings, holidays, and/or weekends.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to drive to off-campus locations for assignments.

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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Adult education experience

Flexibility (evenings/holidays/weekend

Education

Bachelor's degree in health-related field

EMT certification

Paramedic certification

RN license

PA license

MD license

BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP provider certification

AHA instructor certification (ACLS/PALS/NRP)

NAEMSE/NHTSA EMS educator course

Job description

Join the UCLA Center for Prehospital Care as an ACLS, PALS & NRP Instructor to help healthcare professionals develop the knowledge and skills needed to deliver high-quality patient care in emergency and critical care settings.

This 25% per diem opportunity may convert to a career, with compensation in the range of $34.60 to $70.91 per hour and the opportunity to work evenings, holidays, and weekends.