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Clinical Education Specialist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in nursing, health sciences, education, or a related clinical field. Employers in hospital systems, medical device companies, and pharmaceutical firms regularly sponsor H-1B visas for this role, making it a viable path for internationally trained clinical educators.
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9521 San Mateo NE Albuquerque, NM 87113-2237
Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $29.32 Maximum Offer $49.91
Summary
Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a dynamic and experienced Clinical Education Training Center Instructor to support the development, delivery, and evaluation of clinical education and workforce development programs. This role is responsible for facilitating engaging learning experiences that enhance clinical excellence, support professional growth, and contribute to exceptional patient care throughout the organization.
The ideal candidate is passionate about education, skilled in adult learning principles, and committed to creating a collaborative learning environment for clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals.
This role will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and other life safety or clinical training programs as designated by the Training Center. The instructor utilizes clinical knowledge, adult learning principles, and simulation-based education to prepare healthcare providers and staff to respond to critical events.
How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
Type of Opportunity: Full time
FTE: 1.00
Job Exempt: No
Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)
Responsibilities:
- Instructs and facilitates certification and re-certification courses in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and other programs according to American Red Cross (ARC) standards.
- Prepares, sets up, and cleans up simulation equipment and training materials before and after classes.
- Evaluates participant performance, provides constructive feedback, and ensures mastery of course content.
- Maintains compliance with ARC instructor and course monitoring standards.
- Keeps detailed and accurate records of class rosters, evaluations, and certification data.
- Assists with curriculum updates and incorporation of best practices and feedback.
- Participates in Training Center governance, staff development, and quality assurance initiatives.
- Facilitates clinical simulation and debriefing.
- Serves as a mentor and resource for new instructors and interdepartmental clinical educators.
Qualifications
- Associate degree required, 3 years of additional experience can be substituted in lieu of degree. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- 2 years clinical experience in an acute care setting required. 3-5 years RRT or EMT-P in critical and or emergency setting preferred.
- American Red Cross Instructor certifications in BLS required.
- American Red Cross Instructor certifications in ACLS and PALS preferred.
- Experience with clinical instruction or teaching preferred.
- Familiarity with adult learning principles and simulation equipment desired.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate learning in a dynamic classroom setting.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office and learning management systems.
- Ability to handle and troubleshoot simulation and audiovisual technology.
- Ability to adapt teaching methods to diverse learner populations and needs.
We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
Learn more about our employee benefits.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
Compensation Disclaimer
The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.
We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location Address:
9521 San Mateo NE Albuquerque, NM 87113-2237
Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $29.32 Maximum Offer $49.91
Summary
Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a dynamic and experienced Clinical Education Training Center Instructor to support the development, delivery, and evaluation of clinical education and workforce development programs. This role is responsible for facilitating engaging learning experiences that enhance clinical excellence, support professional growth, and contribute to exceptional patient care throughout the organization.
The ideal candidate is passionate about education, skilled in adult learning principles, and committed to creating a collaborative learning environment for clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals.
This role will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and other life safety or clinical training programs as designated by the Training Center. The instructor utilizes clinical knowledge, adult learning principles, and simulation-based education to prepare healthcare providers and staff to respond to critical events.
How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
Type of Opportunity: Full time
FTE: 1.00
Job Exempt: No
Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)
Responsibilities:
- Instructs and facilitates certification and re-certification courses in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and other programs according to American Red Cross (ARC) standards.
- Prepares, sets up, and cleans up simulation equipment and training materials before and after classes.
- Evaluates participant performance, provides constructive feedback, and ensures mastery of course content.
- Maintains compliance with ARC instructor and course monitoring standards.
- Keeps detailed and accurate records of class rosters, evaluations, and certification data.
- Assists with curriculum updates and incorporation of best practices and feedback.
- Participates in Training Center governance, staff development, and quality assurance initiatives.
- Facilitates clinical simulation and debriefing.
- Serves as a mentor and resource for new instructors and interdepartmental clinical educators.
Qualifications
- Associate degree required, 3 years of additional experience can be substituted in lieu of degree. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- 2 years clinical experience in an acute care setting required. 3-5 years RRT or EMT-P in critical and or emergency setting preferred.
- American Red Cross Instructor certifications in BLS required.
- American Red Cross Instructor certifications in ACLS and PALS preferred.
- Experience with clinical instruction or teaching preferred.
- Familiarity with adult learning principles and simulation equipment desired.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate learning in a dynamic classroom setting.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office and learning management systems.
- Ability to handle and troubleshoot simulation and audiovisual technology.
- Ability to adapt teaching methods to diverse learner populations and needs.
We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
Learn more about our employee benefits.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
Compensation Disclaimer
The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.
We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Education Specialist
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
H-1B approval hinges on your degree field matching the Clinical Education Specialist role. A nursing, health sciences, or education degree is typically accepted. If your degree is in a tangential field, gather employer job postings that require it to strengthen the specialty occupation argument.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for Clinical Education Specialist LCA filings. Employers with certified LCAs for this exact title have already navigated the specialty occupation question and are far more likely to sponsor again.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Filter Clinical Education Specialist roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with verified H-1B filing history. This cuts the time spent cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored, letting you focus outreach on employers already set up to file.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run your target job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions. Your offered wage must meet the DOL prevailing wage for the role, and knowing the tier upfront prevents late-stage offer complications that can delay the LCA certification.
Ask about premium processing during the offer stage
USCIS premium processing shortens I-129 adjudication to 15 business days. For Clinical Education Specialist roles with a hard start date tied to a product launch or training cycle, ask whether the employer will elect premium processing before you accept an offer.
Document clinical licensure for RFE preparedness
USCIS frequently issues Requests for Evidence on Clinical Education Specialist petitions questioning whether the role requires a specific degree. Assemble your clinical licensure, any state-issued educator credentials, and the O*NET occupation profile for this title before your employer files.
H-1B Visa Clinical Education Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Education Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the employer requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as nursing, health sciences, instructional design, or a related clinical discipline. The specialty occupation requirement fails if the employer accepts any bachelor's degree regardless of field. Reviewing the job description and aligning it with the O*NET profile for the role strengthens the petition before USCIS adjudicates it.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Clinical Education Specialists?
Hospital systems, academic medical centers, medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and healthcare staffing organizations are the most active sponsors for this title. Employers that run formal clinical training programs or onboard large cohorts of clinical staff tend to file H-1B petitions for this role most consistently. You can find employers with verified filing history on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B cap affect Clinical Education Specialist job seekers?
Most Clinical Education Specialist positions are with cap-subject employers, meaning the petition must be selected in the annual H-1B lottery with registration opening each March. Roles at nonprofit hospitals, universities, or government-affiliated health systems may qualify as cap-exempt, allowing filing at any time of year. Confirm the employer's cap status before timing your job search around the lottery window.
What documents should I prepare before my employer files the H-1B petition?
Gather your official degree transcripts, diploma, and any clinical licensure or certifications relevant to the education and training functions of the role. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency is typically required. USCIS also expects a detailed job duty description that maps the role's functions to the specific degree field claimed in the petition.
Can I switch employers while on H-1B as a Clinical Education Specialist?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer once they file a non-frivolous I-129 petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval, provided your existing H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. The new employer must file a new LCA with DOL and a new I-129 with USCIS before your first day.