EMT Educator

EMT Educator – 379 Campus Drive, Somerset, NJ 08873

Department: Training Center
Position: Full‑time, Day shift
Pay: $84,669.73 per year
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The EMT Educator’s primary responsibility is supporting, coordinating, and conducting Emergency Medical Technician initial, renewal and continuing education courses that meet N.J.A.C. 8:40A regulations. The educator will support classes held at any of the RWJBarnabas Campuses or RWJBarnabas‑sponsored offsite locations (Jersey City, Newark, Roselle, Somerset, East Brunswick, Lakewood). The EMT educator will provide oversight to ensure the program content and instructional program complies with the standards and guidelines set forth in the curriculum, maintain student records, evaluations, and program examination results, and may assist 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.

• 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 end 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.

• Full‑time, Day shift
• 40 hours per week

Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• NJDOH OEMS EMT Instructor Certification/License
• NAEMSE Level 1
• Valid Driver’s License
• AHA BLS Provider Card
• 3 years experience as an EMT

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree
• AHA BLS Instructor

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time)
• Retirement Plans
• Medical & Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts with partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon
• …and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.