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General Information

Work Location: Los Angeles, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Varies
Posted Date
08/25/2023
Salary Range: $31.03 - 65.9 Hourly
Employment Type
6 - Staff: Per Diem
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
2865

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The UCLA Center for Prehospital Care is the leading emergency and prehospital academic center on the West Coast. One of only four centers of its kind in the nation, the Center is dedicated to advancing the systems and methods of EMS. We teach, test, and certify the people who provide care to the ill or injured prior to hospital admission. 

ACLS, PALS & NRP Instructors provide lecture presentations, and skills instruction according to American Heart Association Community Training Center standards. Courses are provided for the UCLA Medical Center, and general medical community at large. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: providing demonstrations, acting as a student advocate in the learning process, creating an active learning environment, ensuring course requirements, and objectives are met, assisting in the development of educational objectives as well as testing methods, and other duties as assigned. 

This is a 10% per diem position which may eventually convert to career.

Salary range: $31.03-$65.90 Hourly

Job Qualifications

Required:

Current license as a Paramedic or Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (in California).

Minimum of one (1) year work experience on an ambulance or in a hospital emergency department.

Current provider certification in BLS from the American Heart Association.

Current provider certification in ACLS from the American Heart Association.

Current instructor certification from the American Heart Association in ACLS/PALS/NRP.

Minimum of one (1) year teaching experience.

Completion of NAEMSE/NHTSA EMS educator course, Firefighter 1A/1B, or 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.

Available to work evenings, holidays, and/or weekends.

Ability to foster a stimulating classroom environment.

Valid unrestricted California drivers’ license and available to drive personal vehicle to off campus locations for contract instructional assignments or special projects.

Good physical stamina, endurance, and body condition that would not be adversely affected by frequently having to walk, stand, lift, carry, and balance at times, in excess of 125 pounds.

 

Preferred:

Baccalaureate degree in health related field, nursing, health care administration, health care education, emergency medical services or a related field (preferred).