EMT Instructor - Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an EMT Instructor to join our EMS Education team in New Jersey. You will plan, deliver, and evaluate EMS courses at the Training Center or off-site, while guiding students and ensuring compliance with state rules.

The ideal candidate has at least two years EMS experience, NJ EMT Instructor credentials, and strong teaching, communication, and computer skills. You will participate in program development and recruitment activities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• At least two years EMS experience.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service orientation.
• Knowledge of NJ EMS rules; adult learning theory; accreditation processes.
• Demonstrated teaching and facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of competency-based education.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate EMS educational offerings.
• Prepare and deliver instruction at the EMS Training Center or off-site.
• Evaluate learner performance and provide remediation plans.
• Handle EMS program administrative requirements and data reporting.
• Participate in professional development and adhere to policies.
• Adapt curricula to state requirements and local needs.
• Support student recruitment and program marketing events.
• May lead and train staff, interns, and volunteers; recruit volunteers.
• Perform miscellaneous duties; uphold organizational competencies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

EMS knowledge

Adult learning

Teaching skills

MS Office

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Provides instruction for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) educational offerings, and participates in program planning, implementation, and evaluation. Participates in related projects.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a EMT Instructor at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Participates in planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating EMS educational program offerings.
• Under oversight of the Lead Instructor, prepares and delivers instruction at the EMS Training Center or off-site, as needed; oversees the activities of course participants during instructional time.
• Evaluate learner performance, provide feedback, and develop learner remediation plans.
• Fulfills EMS educational program administrative requirements, including calculating and submitting data and accurate reports.
• Participate in continuing professional development programs as appropriate.
• Adheres to established HMH and departmental policies and procedures and relevant quality and safety standards.
• Adapt EMS curricula to reflect State requirements, local needs, and national trends.
• Participate in activities that promote the EMS Training Center, including student recruiting and program marketing events, as appropriate.
• May lead, guide, and train staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work; may participate in the recruitment of volunteers as appropriate to the area of operation.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• At least two years of EMS experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.
• Knowledge of the delivery of emergency medical services in the State of New Jersey; adult learning theory and methodologies; EMS educational program accreditation processes and standards; State of New Jersey Office of EMS rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated teaching and educational facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of competency-based education principles and methods.
• Basic Computer Skills including but not limited to Word, Excel, Powerpoint.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• New Jersey EMT Instructor.
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
• Certified in IC 100.
• IC 200 Certification.
• National Incident Management System-Independent Study-700.
• National Incident Management System - 800.
• Valid Driver's License from a USA state.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• BLS Instructor Trainer.

Starting Minimum Rate

Minimum rate of $23.13 Hourly

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.