Job Description
Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Cedars-Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 times for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We were also awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year, 3 years in a row. This annual award recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels or employee engagement. We hire people who are passionate about helping others and committed to being a blessing to our community. Join us, and discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals!
The Simulation Center Instructor provides professional support through the coordination and delivery of health education for simulation educational program(s). Schedules and presents group classes on subject areas of need for the Simulation Center. Assesses effectiveness of class / content, and revises as needed. Develops, secures, and maintains any equipment or instructional materials needed to conduct classes. Assists in promoting educational events to physicians, staff, and externally.
What are the Primary Duties and Responsibilities?
- Maintains the highest standards and integrity of the programs instructed.
- Coordinates the delivery of education programs under the Simulation Center. Assesses needs of class participants and modifies class content or teaching methods to meet those needs.
- Coordinates the scheduling of instructors ensuring appropriate student to teacher ratio is maintained according to the training that is provided.
- Arranges and coordinates room set-up and availability of materials. Transports all educational equipment and ensures all instructional equipment is functioning properly working with the Simulation Specialists.
- Maintains records of training activities including attendance rosters, assignments and class evaluations. Ensures all information is entered into relevant programs to support administrative records.
- Promotes and advertises all education programs externally as appropriate and following the appropriate marketing and department guidelines. Post and maintains calendar for upcoming educational events and registration.
Qualifications
Education Requirement:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Paramedic, Respiratory Therapy or related field required
- Master's Degree in Nursing, Paramedic Science, Hospital Administrator, Public Health or Business Administration preferred
Experience Requirements:
- Four (4) years of clinical experience in Emergency Care, Trauma, Critical Care (i.e. Trauma ICU, Trauma OR, Emergency department Pre-hospital or Flight Medicine) required
- Five (5) years of teaching classes and/or conducting training programs in one or more national recognized courses. (i.e. TNCC, PHTLS, ACLS-EP, PALS, ENPC, TECC, EMS Program) required
License/Certification Requirements:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire
- CA Registered Nurse (RN) License, or Respiratory Therapy (RT) Care Practitioner, or Emergency Medical Technician License, or Paramedic License required upon hire
- ACLS/ALS/Life Support/Trauma/Pediatric Instructor certifications preferred
Travel Requirements:
- Occasional travel to offsite locations to teach courses and educational events (10%)
Our compensation philosophy
We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Pay Transparency Non Discrimination Provision (PDF) (opens in new window)
Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai
We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve. Quality Care and Research—For All, By All (opens in new window).
Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu) and COVID-19. For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines such as COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy. Cedars-Sinai’s AA Policy Statement (PDF) (opens in new window)