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As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for bls instructor in Oregon is $22.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.32 and $22.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a BLS instructor?

A BLS Instructor is a certified professional who teaches Basic Life Support (BLS) courses, including CPR and emergency response techniques. They provide training to healthcare professionals, first responders, and the general public, ensuring they can perform lifesaving procedures in emergencies. Instructors follow guidelines set by organizations like the American Heart Association (AHA) and assess students’ skills to certify their competency.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a BLS instructor?

As a BLS Instructor, your daily responsibilities often include preparing lesson plans, setting up and maintaining training equipment, delivering interactive lectures, and leading hands-on skill practice sessions. You'll evaluate participant performance, provide constructive feedback, and handle necessary course documentation and certification records. BLS Instructors commonly work with healthcare professionals, first responders, or community members, and may teach in hospitals, training centers, or on-site at client locations. Collaboration with other instructors and administrative staff is also a key part of the role, ensuring courses run smoothly and meet required standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a BLS instructor?

To thrive as a BLS Instructor, you need a thorough understanding of basic life support protocols, CPR techniques, and current AHA (American Heart Association) guidelines, as well as a valid BLS Instructor certification. Familiarity with training manikins, AED trainers, and multimedia presentation tools is essential for effective instruction. Strong communication, patience, and adaptability help instructors engage diverse learners and address varying skill levels. These abilities ensure high-quality instruction and confident skill development for participants, which are critical for effective emergency response.

Can anyone become a BLS instructor?

To become a BLS instructor, candidates must have current healthcare provider certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), demonstrate teaching skills, and complete an instructor training course approved by the certifying organization. There are typically age and experience requirements, and candidates must pass a skills assessment and exam to qualify as an instructor.

How do I become a BLS instructor?

To become a BLS instructor, you must complete a BLS instructor course offered by an authorized training center, which includes training on teaching BLS skills and adult learning principles. After successfully completing the course, you can apply for instructor certification, which typically requires holding current BLS provider certification and demonstrating teaching ability.

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Infographic showing various Bls Instructor job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 31% Full Time, 54% Part Time, and 15% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $47,006 per year, or $22.6 per hour.

EMS Adjunct Instructor

Clackamas, OR


Global Medical Response
Health Care and Social Assistance • 51 - 200 employees

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 59 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

646th of 895 rated healthcare providers

People enjoy working here

Recommended by students

Paid breaks


$30 - $35/hr

Full-time, Part-time, Per diem

Re-posted 20 days ago


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EMS Adjunct Instructor: Clackamas, OR

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! PER-DIEM PART-TIME Opportunity 

$30.00-$35.00/hr

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are growing! College of Emergency Services is expanding our instructional team and is seeking qualified candidates to apply for an additional Instructor position. Functions as an Adjunct Instructor for identified courses. Instruction may include skill labs, coordinating patient care scenarios, content delivery. Courses may include EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, and/or standardized courses (IE ACLS, PALS, PHTLS).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS-DUTIES:

Ensures that practice and theory are current according to national standards and current evidence informed practice. Serves as an instructor/facilitator in skill labs and patient care scenarios using Program established teaching, evaluation, and testing tools. Maintains accurate documentation of student performance. Evaluates students in all three domains (cognitive, psychomotor, and affective) and provides feedback to students as appropriate and agreed upon with the Lead Instructor. Presents content for each course as mutually established with the Program Manager Supervises students in the clinical areas as scheduled in conjunction with the Clinical Coordinator, as assigned. Remains current with State and local EMS requirements, policies, and procedures. Maintains Instructor status for standardized courses as mutually agreed upon. Establishes and maintains positive working relationships within the organization based on experience and feedback obtained. Utilizes tact and appropriate problem-solving process when dealing with issues identified. Relays concerns and initiates problem solving in a timely manner. Interacts positively with staff members and students. Serves as a role model for students. Uses discretion and maintains confidentiality regarding student information. Executes assignments to achieve optimal productivity and efficiency. Demonstrates an appreciation of cost factors in the routine performance of duties. Assists staff with the maintenance of Program equipment. Responds and adapts to changing expectations and reprioritizes as necessary to expedite Program needs. Assumes responsibility for effectively addressing issues and solving problems. Demonstrates good judgment in handling situations not covered by written or verbal instructions. Ability to deliver educational presentations applying principles of adult learning. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. Ability to work with other employees, supervisors and external parties. Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged information gained as result of position functions. Ability to work independently and under pressure. Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 3 years progressive experience in a field/clinical setting as a Paramedic Experience as an adjunct instructor preferred.

Associate degree preferred

 Completion of an approved Instructor course preferred, specifics as required by local governing authoritySkills, Knowledge and Abilities: Instructor of either PALS or PEPP or EPC preferred

Licensing/Registration/Certification/DOT Physical:

NREMT Preferred AHA BLS Instructor preferred AHA ACLS Instructor preferred PHTLS or ITLS Instructor preferred 

OR Paramedic license

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: EMS Program Manager

Interrelationships: Students, Staff

If your passion is passing on your knowledge and growing the next generation of EMS professionals, apply today!

Why Choose GMR? Global Medical Response (GMR) and its family of solutions are dedicated to delivering compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. Here you'll embark on meaningful work that will make an impact on you and the customers we serve. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.  

GMR's Core Behaviors-keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable-unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services. 

   EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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Salary Range: $30.00 - $35.00 Hourly DOE (Varies on class being instructed)

Employment Type: OTHER

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Our mission of providing care to the world at a moment's notice is at the heart of everything we do. We are caregivers, first and foremost and we will be there when you need us. With more than 38,000 employees, Global Medical Response teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services around the world. We provide end-to-end medical transportation as well as fire services, integrated health-care solutions and disaster response.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Greenwood Village, CO, US

Year founded

2018


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