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How much do hca instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for hca instructor in Washington, DC is $24.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.98 and $27.21 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hca Instructor vs Hca?

AspectHca InstructorHca
CertificationsCPR, First Aid, HCA Instructor CertificationCPR, First Aid, HCA Certification
Work EnvironmentTraining centers, classrooms, healthcare facilitiesHealthcare settings, patient care environments
Role FocusTeaching and certifying healthcare assistantsProviding direct patient care as a healthcare assistant

Hca Instructors primarily focus on training and certifying healthcare assistants, while HCAs provide direct patient care. Both roles require similar certifications, but their responsibilities differ significantly in scope and environment.

What are HCA Instructors?

HCA Instructors are professionals who teach and train students to become Health Care Assistants (HCAs). They deliver classroom instruction, hands-on training, and provide guidance on essential caregiving skills, safety procedures, and ethical practices. HCA Instructors typically work in colleges, vocational schools, or healthcare training centers, and they prepare students for certification and successful careers in the healthcare field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an HCA Instructor, and why are they important?

To thrive as an HCA Instructor, you need a background in healthcare (often as a registered nurse or experienced healthcare assistant), teaching credentials, and a solid understanding of adult education principles. Familiarity with e-learning platforms, curriculum development tools, and certification in instructional methods or education (such as a Provincial Instructor Diploma) is typically required. Strong communication, patience, and mentorship abilities help foster a supportive learning environment and motivate diverse students. These skills ensure HCA Instructors effectively prepare students for real-world caregiving, ensuring quality care and regulatory compliance in healthcare settings.

What are some typical challenges HCA Instructors face when teaching new healthcare assistants?

HCA Instructors often encounter challenges such as addressing varying levels of student experience and adapting teaching methods to different learning styles. Balancing hands-on clinical training with theoretical instruction can be demanding, especially when ensuring all students are competent in practical skills. Additionally, staying current with evolving healthcare regulations and best practices is essential for providing accurate and up-to-date training. These challenges require strong communication, flexibility, and ongoing professional development.
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Infographic showing various Hca Instructor job openings in Washington, DC as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 62% Full Time, and 38% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $49,950 per year, or $24 per hour.

Division Clinical Simulations Specialist

Reston Hospital Center

Reston, VA • On-site

$24.87 - $34.83/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $24.87 - $34.83 / hour
Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Division Clinical Simulations Specialist today with Reston Hospital Center.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Simulation Specialist is an essential role in facilitating medical simulation. This position is responsible for integrating, maintaining and operating the computer and audio-video (AV) technology including manikin and surrounding simulation lab equipment.

Major Responsibilities:

Quality

  • Monitors and ensures simulation and education-based technologies are maintained to ensure minimal downtime
  • Ability to assess equipment failures and remedy such failures in a timely fashion
  • Contributes to the development of curriculum and educational materials for different levels and types of training related to simulation
  • Interface with the equipment manufacturers regarding trouble-shooting equipment and systems problems and implementing hardware and software updates in a timely basis

Service

  • Fosters a Service Excellence culture
  •  Evaluates simulation and education-based technology to identify opportunities for improvement and communicates the opportunities to immediate supervisor
  • Operate or assist with the operation of the simulators and task trainers for all training sessions as needed or requested by their supervisor or clinical educators that are leading the simulation training session
  • Responsible for the use of the Simulation Lab and equipment; provides consultation and orientation to instructors regarding simulation laboratory procedures, location and use of materials, and the operation of equipment.
  • Ability to work under pressure and reliably meet deadlines is essential.
  • Ability to work independently and reliably within parameters designated by immediate supervisor
  • Assist with scheduling and coordination of the medical simulators
  • Responsible for the maintenance of all equipment and timely ordering and availability of supplies.

People

  • Identifies performance opportunities or training needs as it relates to simulation and provides coaching, development and training to improve performance in the use of clinical simulation
  • Assist clinical educators with orientation to principles of simulation training technology and configurations.

Growth

  • Contributes to strategic planning and business development within area(s) of responsibility.
  • Represents the organization positively within the community; participates in company supported community/patient events and in-services
  •  Develops and maintains positive external relationships as it relates to medical simulation.
  • Identifies opportunities to support service line growth through the use of medical simulation.
  • Stays abreast of emerging technologies, and advancements of medical simulation.
  • Utilizes expertise to meet the present and future needs of simulation and technology-based education
  • Conducts tours and simulation sessions for internal/external groups and/or individuals

Finance

  • Operates within the annual budget.
  • Manages department performance in accordance with established budget. Including the utilization of staffing, supplies, equipment.
  • Participates in the annual budget process providing input into department simulation equipment needs.
  • Manages operating expenses including the utilization of supplies and equipment.
  • Identifies cost reduction opportunities and implements actions to achieve savings.

Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED Required
  • Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare or healthcare technology preferred
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification preferred
  • Familiarity with operation of personal computers is preferred
  • Familiarity with medical terminology and audio-visual equipment is preferred

Licenses, Certifications, & Training:

  • Certification Healthcare Operations Simulation Preferred
Benefits

Reston Hospital Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HealthTrust Supply Chain is a critical part of HCA Healthcare’s strategy. Our focus is to improve performance and reduce costs. We do this by joining non-clinical and administrative functions. HealthTrust Supply Chain best practice methodologies. We develop, apply and monitor cost-efficient initiatives and programs for HCA Healthcare. By improving facility efficiency, medical professionals can focus on our mission - patient care.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Division Clinical Simulations Specialist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.