Basic Life Support Instructor - Medical Education Support Services, UMKC School of Medicine

Hiring Department: University of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine, Medical Education Support Services

About the role

The BLS Instructor is a part-time, hourly position responsible for facilitating American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support courses for learners at the UMKC School of Medicine. Under the supervision of the simulation leadership, the BLS Instructor delivers standardized, high-quality CPR and emergency cardiovascular care instruction in compliance with current AHA curriculum guidelines. This role supports the UMKC SOM mission to provide competency-based training to healthcare learners across the UMKC SOM enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Obtain AHA BLS Instructor certification within 2 months of hire.
• Facilitate AHA BLS courses in accordance with current AHA curriculum, including Heart Saver and Healthcare Provider tracks as assigned.
• Deliver instruction across all course components: didactic review, skills practice, scenario-based learning, and written and skills testing.
• Prepare course space, equipment, and manikins prior to each session; restore and inspect all equipment after each session and report maintenance needs.
• Evaluate and document learner competency against AHA performance standards; provide specific, timely feedback to support skill acquisition.
• Complete and submit course rosters, completion records, and eCard certification documentation per protocol and within required timeframes.
• Maintain current AHA BLS Instructor certification and complete all required AHA instructor updates and renewals.
• Complete center instructor orientation and any required alignment or standardization sessions.
• Adhere to all center policies regarding equipment handling, learner confidentiality, and course administration.

Requirements

• Current AHA BLS Provider certification (required).
• Current AHA BLS Instructor certification in good standing (preferred).
• Healthcare background or clinical training experience (e.g., RN, EMT, paramedic, medical student, or equivalent) (preferred).
• Previous experience instructing in an academic medical center, simulation center, or clinical education environment (preferred).

Skills

• Ability to deliver clear, effective instruction to diverse learner populations including medical students, nurses, residents, and allied health professionals.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail in documentation, certification tracking, and compliance with AHA standards.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a session-based, variable-schedule environment.

Pay

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $22 per hour.

This position is a 12-month, part-time, non-benefit eligible, unranked academic position. Class offerings will vary depending on schedule.