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How much do hca instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for hca instructor in the United States is $21.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an HCA instructor?

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?

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.

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.

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Infographic showing various Hca Instructor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 30% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,102 per year, or $21.2 per hour.

Certified Respiratory Therapist PRN

HCA Florida Aventura Hospital

Aventura, FL • On-site

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

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Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Certified Respiratory Therapist PRN? At HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

What you will do in this role:

  • You will perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. You will conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
  • You will administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
  • You will assist with placement of artificial airways. You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
  • You will monitor patient for therapeutic response. You will notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
  • You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
  • You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

What qualifications you will need:

  • Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date
  • (CRT-State) Certified Respiratory Therapist
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Spt, or ACLS Instructor must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  • PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt, or PALS Instructor must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
  • Associate Degree, or Vocational School Graduate
Benefits

HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, 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.

HCA Florida Aventura Hospital is 467-bed hospital. We are a fully accredited medical surgery hospital. We leverage the latest technologies and treatment protocols to meet healthcare needs. HCA Florida Aventura Hospital is designated a Level II Trauma Center. This is awarded by the Florida Department of Health. We are certified as a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. Always offering the best for our patients. Aventura’s Comprehensive Community Cancer Program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. Knowledgeably treating patience with urgency. We are an American College of Radiology accredited Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. We take screenings seriously.

Located in luxurious South Florida, our community offers an exceptional lifestyle. Our neighborhoods are surrounded by world-class culture and entertainment. With a prime location, you'll enjoy easy access to the very best South Florida has to offer.  Achieve your career and lifestyle goals with us.

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.


"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Certified Respiratory Therapist PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

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.


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