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MedStar Health

Advanced Life Support Instructor SiTEL

MD · On-site

$28.76 - $48.96/hr

Programs may include American Heart Association (AHA), Advanced Life Support (ALS), or American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)/American Heart Association (AHA). The instructor ensures that all courses ...

UW Health

EMS Educator

Rockford, IL · On-site

$57K - $83K/yr

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor, Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support Instructor, Basic Life Support Instructor. Required * Bi-annual CPR ...

UWHealth

EMS Educator

Rockford, IL · On-site

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor, Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support Instructor, Basic Life Support Instructor. Required * Bi-annual CPR ...

UW Health

EMS Educator

Rockford, IL

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor, Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support Instructor, Basic Life Support Instructor. Required * Bi-annual CPR ...

UW Health

EMS Educator

Rockford, IL · On-site

$27.74 - $40.23/hr

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor, Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support Instructor, Basic Life Support Instructor. Required * Bi-annual CPR ...

UWHealth

EMS Educator

Rockford, IL · On-site

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor, Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support Instructor, Basic Life Support Instructor. Required * Bi-annual CPR ...

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How much do advanced trauma life support instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for advanced trauma life support instructor in the United States is $21.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $25.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructor, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Instructor, you need expertise in trauma care, a current medical license (such as MD, DO, or equivalent), and prior ATLS Provider certification. Familiarity with ATLS protocols, simulation equipment, and standardized assessment tools is essential for effective instruction. Strong communication, leadership, and teaching skills help engage participants and promote learning. These competencies ensure that instructors can effectively train healthcare professionals to deliver life-saving trauma care in critical situations.

What are Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructors?

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Instructors are experienced medical professionals, typically physicians or surgeons, who are certified to teach the ATLS course. They educate healthcare providers on the standardized approach to the initial assessment and management of trauma patients. Instructors lead both the didactic and hands-on portions of the ATLS program, ensuring that participants can effectively recognize and treat life-threatening injuries. Their role is crucial in improving trauma care outcomes by disseminating best practices and life-saving protocols.

What are some common challenges faced by Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructors during course delivery, and how can they be addressed?

Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructors often encounter challenges such as varying learner experience levels, time management during hands-on skills sessions, and ensuring consistent adherence to course standards. To address these, instructors can tailor their teaching approach to accommodate different backgrounds, utilize interactive teaching techniques to keep participants engaged, and maintain open communication with co-instructors for smooth coordination. Staying updated with current guidelines and actively participating in instructor development sessions also help in overcoming these challenges.

What is the difference between Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructor vs Emergency Medical Technician?

AspectAdvanced Trauma Life Support InstructorEmergency Medical Technician
CredentialsMedical license, ATLS certification, instructor certificationEMT certification, state licensure
Work EnvironmentHospitals, training centers, emergency response teamsAmbulances, emergency scenes, clinics
Employer & IndustryHospitals, EMS agencies, training organizationsEMS services, hospitals, clinics

While both roles focus on emergency medical care, the Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructor trains healthcare professionals in trauma management, whereas the Emergency Medical Technician provides direct pre-hospital emergency care. The instructor role emphasizes teaching and certification, requiring advanced credentials, while EMTs deliver hands-on patient care in emergency settings.

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What states have the most Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructor jobs? States with the most job openings for Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructor jobs include:
Infographic showing various Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructor job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, and 40% Part Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,026 per year, or $21.6 per hour.
Advance Life Support Instructor

Advance Life Support Instructor

Fairview Health Services

Minneapolis, MN

$50/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

Fairview Health Services rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 240 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

132nd of 869 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview is looking for an Advanced Life Support Instructor for various hospitals & locations within MN.

Schedule: This role is .01 FTE, casual. Hours vary depending on class length and schedule.

Responsibilities:

To conduct advanced life support initial and/or renewal classes such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) and/or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) for residents, physicians, employees, and participants from outside the organization. To maintain required certification and keep current on guidelines as published by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and/or the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA).

  • This position will teach system advanced life support classes for Fairview employees across the Fairview Health System, and for outside participants to maintain certifications in accordance with published AHA, AAP, and/or ENA instructor content and guidelines.
  • Responsible for the instruction and testing of multi-disciplinary staff’s knowledge and skills as it relates to required curriculum.
  • Prepares materials and completes necessary documentation for staff attending and completing classes as required by the course coordinator and/or supporting organizational guidelines.
  • Cleans, maintains and transports equipment utilized for training as needed.
  • Presents, facilitates, and evaluates psycho-motor skill stations according to the current edition of the Provider and Instructor Manuals.
  • Responsible for establishing and maintaining a welcoming, encouraging, and professional learning environment.


Required Qualifications:

  • Current or previous healthcare provider experience
  • Within six months of employment in the position, must obtain the certification that correlates with the course(s) the instructor provides. Course and required certification: • ACLS: AHA ACLS Instructor/Provider Card • PALS/PEARS: AHA PALS Instructor/Provider Card • NRP: AAP NRP Instructor Card • ENPC: ENA ENPC Certificate • TNCC: ENA TNCC Certificate
  • Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) AHA Basic Life Support Instructor or Instructor Trainer

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2 years Healthcare and instructional experience

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract


Compensation Disclaimer

This position provides one flat hourly rate, with regular reviews to ensure competitiveness with themarket. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.


EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected statusQualifications:

$50.00 / Flat Rate

Education:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: UNAVAILABLE

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Fairview Health Services is an industry-leading, award-winning nonprofit that offers an entire network of healthcare services. Fairview is one part of M Health Fairview, a partnership between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians and Fairview Health Services. Together, we combine the University's deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview's extensive roots in community medicine. Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies and benefit management services.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Minneapolis, MN, US

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