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Posted 20 July, 2026

ACLS/PALS/NRP Instructor, Per Diem

UCLA Health
Los Angeles, CA, US Full Time

Job Description

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The UCLA Center for Prehospital Care, one of only four academic prehospital care centers in the nation, is a national leader in EMS education, training, and certification.

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The ACLS, PALS, and NRP Instructor provides high-quality classroom and skills-based instruction in accordance with American Heart Association Community Training Center standards for UCLA Health and the broader healthcare community. Responsibilities include delivering lectures and hands-on training, fostering an engaging learning environment, assessing learner performance, ensuring course objectives are met, and supporting curriculum development and program quality improvement.

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This is a 25% per diem position, may convert to career

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Salary: $33.96 - $69.54 hourly

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\n Qualifications\n

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Required:

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  • AHS BLS Provider & Instructor Certification
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  • Current certification as an EMT, Paramedic, RT, RN, PA, MD.
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  • Baccalaureate degree in health-related field, nursing, health care administration, health care education, emergency medical services or a related field (preferred).
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  • Minimum of one (1) year work experience on an ambulance or in a hospital emergency department.
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  • Current provider certification in BLS, ACLS or PALS or NRP from the American Heart Association.
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  • Current instructor certification from the American Heart Association in ACLS or PALS or NRP. (must be obtained within 6 months of employment).
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  • Completion of NAEMSE/NHTSA EMS educator course, Firefighter IA/IB, American Heart Association "Core" instructor course (must be obtained within 6 months of employment).
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  • Detailed knowledge and experience in the application and techniques of clinical equipment and supplies.
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  • Working knowledge of the different scopes of practices for EMTs, paramedics, registered nurses, and physicians.
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  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
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  • Ability to translate complex concepts into understandable parts
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  • Available to work evenings, holidays, and/or weekends.
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  • Ability to foster a stimulating classroom environment.
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  • Skill in working independently and following through with minimal direction.
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  • Skill in working as part of a team collaborating with colleagues.
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  • Valid unrestricted California drivers' license. Available to drive personal vehicle to off campus locations for contract instructional assignments or special projects.
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  • Ability to provide service-oriented customer assistance in a professional and courteous manner.
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  • Interpersonal skills to excel in relations supervisor, staff, students, and the public.
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