BLS/ACLS/PALS Instructor — EMS Education Lead

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

Job summary

The UCLA Center for Prehospital Care at University of California - Los Angeles Health is a leading emergency and prehospital academic center on the West Coast. It delivers BLS, ACLS, PALS and CPI instruction for UCLA Medical Center and the wider medical community, offering demonstrations and active learning sessions.

This 75% per-diem instructional position requires current certifications, strong classroom skills, and the ability to travel to off-campus locations.

Qualifications

• Current EMT/Paramedic/RN/PA/MD certification.
• Baccalaureate degree in health-related field (preferred).
• At least 1 year EMS/ED experience.
• Current BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certification.
• Instructor certification in ACLS/PALS/NRP within 6 months of employment.
• NAEMSE/NHTSA EMS educator course or equivalent instructor training within 6 months.
• Knowledge of clinical equipment and supplies.
• Understanding of scopes of practice for EMTs, paramedics, RNs and physicians.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Evenings/holidays/weekends availability.
• Ability to foster a stimulating classroom environment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Reliable transportation to travel to off-campus locations.
• Provide service-oriented customer assistance.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interactions with supervisors, staff, students and the public.

Responsibilities

• Provide demonstrations and lectures according to standards.
• Act as student advocate and create an active learning environment.
• Ensure course requirements and objectives are met.
• Assist in developing educational objectives and testing methods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

EMT certification

Paramedic certification

RN certification

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NRP certification

Education

Baccalaureate degree in health-related field (preferred)

Job description

The UCLA Center for Prehospital Care at University of California - Los Angeles Health is a leading emergency and prehospital academic center on the West Coast. It delivers BLS, ACLS, PALS and CPI instruction for UCLA Medical Center and the wider medical community, offering demonstrations and active learning sessions.

This 75% per-diem instructional position requires current certifications, strong classroom skills, and the ability to travel to off-campus locations.