Life Support & Simulation Instructor – BLS/ACLS/PALS

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital is seeking a Life Support Program Coordinator to support AHA training programs (BLS, ACLS, PALS) and simulation-based learning for hospital staff. Per Diem, 16 hours per month, Days.

This role partners with the Director of Nursing Professional Development and the Life Support Program Coordinator to ensure equipment readiness and accurate course delivery, requiring strong communication, technical skills, and adaptability in a fast-paced health system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years' experience in Healthcare settings (EMT/Paramedic/Medical Technician/RN).
• Experience teaching AHA programs (BLS, ACLS, PALS).
• Active AHA BLS/ACLS/PALS instructor certification or eligible to become instructor within 3 months.
• Effective communication and ability to work with diverse teams.
• Experience with audiovisual equipment.

Responsibilities

• Instruct AHA Life Support courses (BLS, ACLS, PALS) per course guidelines.
• Teach Lancaster General Hospital employees and site locations as needed.
• Coordinate with the Director of Nursing Professional Development and Life Support Program Coordinator.
• Maintain and set up Life Support equipment and manikins to meet standards.
• Provide setup, scenario programming, and technical support for simulation training.
• Participate in occasional evenings/weekends as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Technical AV skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree in Healthcare or Business

Tools

AHA Training Equipment

Job description

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital is seeking a Life Support Program Coordinator to support AHA training programs (BLS, ACLS, PALS) and simulation-based learning for hospital staff. Per Diem, 16 hours per month, Days.

This role partners with the Director of Nursing Professional Development and the Life Support Program Coordinator to ensure equipment readiness and accurate course delivery, requiring strong communication, technical skills, and adaptability in a fast-paced health system.