Location:

Berlin - 100 Townsend Ave

Remote Type:

On-Site

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

40

Additional Locations:

Voorhees - 106 Carnie Blvd.

Job Information:

Summary:

Has overall responsibility for the continuing education of certified paramedic staff and clinical training of paramedic students.

Verifies the clinical competency of certified paramedic staff and paramedic students.

Assures clinical policies and procedures are current, within New Jersey regulations, and in accordance with current accepted standards and practices.

Position Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the development and implementation of continuing education for paramedic staff. Seek out new and innovative ways to disseminate educational material, using current advances in technology.

• Develop educational programs in response to staff’s learning requirements and trends in prehospital patient care.

• Manage and direct personnel in the Clinical Department. Coordinate and oversee the daily operations of the department.

• Oversee the field education and training of paramedic students. Evaluate students in the application of learned principles.

• Participate in quality review of patient care reports. Identify trends, both positive and negative, in patient care. Prepare action plans for any corrective measures that are required.

• Integrate accepted new trends, procedures, equipment and practices into departmental policies and procedures. Attend industry specific seminars and conferences as well as conduct research to ensure the most current practices are implemented into the department.

• Assure departmental adherence to clinical policies and procedures. Develop action plans to address/correct defects and deficiencies.

• Participate in didactic training of paramedic students. Prepare new and update existing course materials in accordance with current guidelines.

• Assist paramedic students to gain practical knowledge and experience in EMS principles, practices and procedures.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

Minimum of five years experience in critical care and EMS related fields.

Previous management experience desirable.

Knowledge of local, statewide and national EMS systems.

Must be well informed regarding the roles of various health agencies and their relationship to EMS.

Required Education:

Graduate of a recognized paramedic training program.

Associate’s degree minimum.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

Current New Jersey paramedic certification.

Current certification in American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support-Instructor, Pediatric Advanced Life Support and CPR.

Validdriver’s licenserequired. Must be at least 21 years of age and meet insurance requirements.

Annual Salary: $89,574 - $139,253 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Virtua’s annual incentive compensation plan (AICP). The amount is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan document.