EMT Clinical Instructor, 25% Per Diem
Prehospital Care Research Forum at UCLA
Los Angeles, CAOnsitePosted 17 days ago$32.09 - $63.86/hour
Part TimeEntry LevelHealthcare & Nursing
Summary
Join the UCLA Center for Prehospital Care, a nationally recognized leader in emergency medical services education and training. As an EMT Clinical Instructor II, you will help prepare the next generation of EMTs and first responders through hands-on instruction, skills development, and learner support in a dynamic educational environment.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver skills instruction and practical training for EMT, EMT recertification, and First Responder programs.
- Demonstrate equipment use and teach essential patient care and emergency response skills.
- Create an engaging, supportive learning environment that promotes learner success and competency.
- Ensure course objectives, program requirements, and educational standards are met.
- Evaluate learner performance through skills assessments and testing activities.
- Support curriculum development and continuous improvement of educational programs.
This per-diem opportunity is ideal for an educator who is passionate about EMS training, enjoys working with diverse learners, and is committed to advancing excellence in prehospital care. 25% per diem position, may convert to career.
Requirements
- Current certification as an EMT or EMT-Intermediate, or current licensure as a Paramedic
- Baccalaureate degree in health related field, nursing, health care administration, health care education, emergency medical services or a related field (preferred)
- Minimum of one (1-2) years work experience on an ambulance or in a hospital emergency department
- Previous experience coordinating education course or time management and organizational skills
- Current provider certification in BLS from the American Heart Association
- Current instructor certification from the American Heart Association in BLS
- Completion of NAEMSE/NHTSA EMS educator course, Firefighter 1A/1B, or American Heart Association "Core" instructor course (preferred)
- Detailed knowledge in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective objectives for the course
- 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
- Ability to translate complex concepts into understandable parts
- Available to meet scheduling requirements to include evenings, holidays, and/or weekends
- Ability to foster a stimulating classroom environment
- Skill in working independently and following through with minimal direction
- Skill in working as part of a team collaborating with colleagues
- Ability to provide service oriented customer assistance in a professional and courteous manner
- Interpersonal skills to excel in relations supervisor, staff, students, and the public
- Must be able to frequently sit, walk, stand, lift, carry, and balance at times in excess of 125 pounds