PD Paramedic Educator

Job Title: PD Paramedic Educator

Location: Mobile Health

Department Name: MH Training Center

Req #: 0000218714

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $43.92 - $43.92 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage 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 Paramedic Educator facilitates various responsibilities within the Paramedic Program, including but not limited to delivering classroom lectures, participating in classroom activities, clinical activities, equipment maintenance, and maintaining compliance with student records and skill sessions throughout the RWJBarnabas Health System and program. The Paramedic Educator will report directly to the Paramedic Program Manager. The Paramedic Educator models the expected behaviors, engages staff with professionalism, courtesy, and respect, and supervises the daily operations of education programs within the Training Center.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Graduate or GED
• 1 Year ALS clinical experience
• American Heart Association BLS Instructor
• American Heart Association ACLS Instructor
• American Heart Association PALS Instructor
• Active NJ Paramedic

Preferred:

• Associate’s Degree
• 3- 5 years of Instructor and customer service experience
• NAEMT Instructor
• NAEMSE Instructor Level one

Certifications and Licenses Required :

• American Heart Association BLS Instructor
• American Heart Association ACLS Instructor
• American Heart Association PALS Instructor
• Active NJ Paramedic

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem

Essential Functions:

• Delivers lectures and materials to students in both a classroom and online setting.
• Ensures all program content delivery complies with standards and guidelines set forth in NJ state regulations for training as defined in NJAC 8:41A, the National Standard Curriculum, and the RWJ Barnabas Health program curriculum.
• Demonstrate effective decision-making skills, solves problems, assists in developing departmental processes, attends departmental meetings and represents department as needed for all internal/external interactions.
• Participate in the review and revision of departmental and educational policy.
• Participates in standing and ad hoc committees formed by RWJBH and NJOEMS as the need arises.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned
• Ability to demonstrate effective lifting, moving, carrying of equipment up to 100lbs Positive interpersonal communication skills; written and verbal required
• Interact with all stakeholders (employees, patients, vendors etc.) with empathy and respect
• Comfortable working in an environment of constant change and doing so with a positive attitude
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Willingness to learn new skills and open to new ideas
• Good judgement and decision-making abilities
• Ability to develop effective teams
• Computer-literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Thorough knowledge of NJAC Statute 8:40 (Manual of Standards for Licensure of Mobility Assistance Vehicles & Ambulance Services) and 8:41 (Mobile Intensive Care Program Regulations) as they relate to this position
• Thorough knowledge of NJAC Statute 8:40A and 8:41A as they relate to this position
• Thorough knowledge of the National Standard Curriculum for EMT‐Paramedics and the EMS Education Agenda for the Future
• Thorough knowledge of the theories, objectives, principles and techniques of basic and advanced pre‐hospital emergency care

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.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer