PD EMT Educator

RWJBarnabas Health; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 47,881 - 68,194; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is hiring a PD EMT Educator to oversee and conduct EMT education, catering to diverse learning styles. The role entails maintaining student records, ensuring compliance with standards, and conducting simulation-based training.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, NJ EMT Instructor Certification, and BLS Instructor certification, with a pay rate of $42.13 per hour. This position is Per Diem and will require flexibility to support education at various locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1 year as active NJ EMT Instructor.
• NJ EMT Instructor Certification required.
• American Heart Association BLS Instructor certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Emergency Medical Technician education courses.
• Ensure compliance with program curriculum standards.
• Maintain student records and evaluations.
• Facilitate simulation-based education.

Skills

Active NJ EMT Instructor

Classroom management

Simulation-based education

BLS Instruction

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

NJ EMT Instructor Certification

American Heart Association BLS Instructor

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Title: PD EMT Educator

Location: 379 Campus Drive, Somerset, NJ 08873

Department: Training Center

Req #: 0000256324

Status: Hourly / Per Diem

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $42.13 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 selected candidate will depend on education, skills and 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 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 and may assist, for example, with 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.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree
• 3‑5 years of active NJ EMT instructor experience

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.
• Conduct all programs to the accrediting agency’s standards.
• Complete course paperwork at the conclusion of class and submit rosters electronically prior to the completion of the workday.
• Maintain all training equipment and complete 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

• Per Diem

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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer