RWJBarnabas Health

EMT Educator

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • 1 year as active NJ EMT Instructor
  • NJ EMT Instructor Certification
  • American Heart Association BLS Instructor
  • Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree
  • Preferred: 3-5 years of active NJ EMT instructor experience

Responsibilities

  • Provide oversight to ensure program compliance with standards and guidelines
  • Maintain an inclusive classroom environment that supports diverse learning styles
  • Implement classroom policies and safety guidelines per organizational standards
  • Manage student behavior to foster a respectful learning atmosphere
  • Utilize simulation-based education to enhance practical skills
  • Design and facilitate realistic simulation scenarios for clinical decision-making
  • Conduct effective debriefings to promote reflective learning and teamwork
  • Monitor and maintain simulation equipment and classroom technology
  • Adjust teaching methods to suit varying class sizes and student needs

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision plans
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Short & Long Term Disability insurance
  • Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Discounts through various partners including NJ Devils and Verizon
Full Job Description
Job Title: EMT Educator

Location: 379 Campus Drive

Department Name: Training Center



Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $87,600.00 - $87,600.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The EMT Educator's primary responsibility will be supporting, coordinating, and conducting Emergency Medical Technician initial, renewal and continuing education and courses that meet N.J.A.C. 8:40A regulations. The educator will support classes that are held at any of the RWJBarnabas Campuses or RWJBarnabas sponsored offsite locations that are scheduled by the department. Including but not limited to, Jersey City, Newark, Roselle, Somerset, East Brunswick and Lakewood. The EMT educator will provide oversight to assure that the program content and instructional program complies with the standards and guidelines set forth in the program curriculum. The EMT educator will maintain student records, evaluations, and program examination results. The EMT educator may assist, in but not limited to, AHA programs, nursing competencies, mock codes, high school health programs, school mock codes, hands only CPR events, health fairs, EMR courses and other community events.

Qualifications:

Required:
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • 1 year as active NJ EMT Instructor
  • NJ EMT Instructor Certification
  • American Heart Association BLS Instructor

Preferred:
  • Associate's or Bachelor's Degree
  • 3- 5 years of active NJ EMT instructor

Certifications and Licenses Required:
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • NJ EMT Instructor Certification
  • American Heart Association BLS Instructor

Essential Functions:
  • Provide oversight to assure that the program content and instructional program complies with the standards and guidelines set forth in the program curriculum.
  • Maintain a positive, professional, and inclusive classroom environment that supports diverse learning styles and encourages student engagement, participation, and success.
  • Implement and enforce classroom policies, procedures, and safety guidelines in accordance with organizational standards and state regulatory requirements.
  • Manage student behavior proactively by addressing disruptions, fostering mutual respect, and ensuring a focused, respectful learning atmosphere.
  • Utilize simulation-based education to replicate real-world EMS scenarios, integrating manikins, task trainers, and other simulation technology to enhance psychomotor and critical thinking skills.
  • Design, set up, and facilitate simulation scenarios that reflect current EMS practice and encourage realistic clinical decision-making under stress.
  • Conduct effective scenario debriefings that promote reflective learning, constructive feedback, and improvement in clinical judgment and teamwork.
  • Monitor and ensure the proper use, care, and maintenance of simulation equipment, manikins, and classroom technology to ensure readiness and longevity.
  • Adjust teaching and simulation delivery methods to accommodate varying class sizes, student skill levels, and evolving educational best practices.
  • Maintain a positive affective presence while conducting educational programs to outside customers, employees, and co-workers.
  • Conducts all programs to the accrediting agency's standards.
  • Completes course paperwork at the conclusion of class and submits rosters electronically prior to the completion of the workday.
  • Maintain all training equipment and completes any daily reports or department checklist as outlined by the Director
  • Assist at AHA programs, nursing competencies, mock codes, high school health programs, school mock codes, hands only CPR events, health fairs, and/or other community or system events

Scheduling Requirements:
  • Full-Time, Days
  • 40 hours per week

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision plans
  • 403(b)
  • PTO
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Discounts Through our Partners
    • NJ Devils
    • NJ Performing Arts Center
    • Verizon
    • And many more!

About RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is the largest integrated healthcare delivery system in New Jersey, with hospitals, ambulatory care centers, and clinics throughout the state. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals, three children's hospitals, a pediatric rehabilitation hospital, a behavioral health center, and numerous other clinical facilities. RWJBarnabas Health is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients and their families, and to advancing medical research and education.
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