Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.
The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).
Pay Range:
$31.69 - $41.40
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Position Overview
Implements, conducts, coordinates, and facilitates education in all aspects of American Heart Association (AHA) Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC), Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and related fields. Develops new curricula ensuring compliance with current medical standards of practice, ethics, and regulations of the NJ Dept. of Health, Office of EMS. Participates in EMS Quality activities and serves on hospital committees. Uses effective communication skills to promote a positive and successful learning environment. Assures documentation of essential course or operational data is accurate, completed and processed in a timely fashion.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent (Associates preferred). Paramedic, or RN required.
Experience: Five years' clinical experience and three years' experience as an educator in healthcare related field. If assigned to AHA training center: AHA BLS Instructor, AHA ACLS Instructor, AHA PALS instructor. If assigned to simulation education: AHA BLS Instructor, ACLS provider (instructor preferred) and PALS provider (instructor preferred); Driver’s License. If assigned to the NJ EMS training center: AHA BLS Instructor, ACLS instructor and PALS instructor (required within 6 months on hire), NJ EMT instructor, Additional instructor credentials in at least two of the following preferred: NJ MAVT, PHTLS, EPC, EMS Safety, GEMS, TECC; EVOC and CEVO preferred;
Other Credentials: drivers license
Knowledge and Skills: Intermediate level computer skills including Microsoft Office and other databases. Comfortable with the use, set-up, and troubleshooting of various types of audio/visual presentation equipment. Skilled at programming and operation of high-fidelity patient simulators and skill trainer type manikins. Knowledge of low and high-fidelity patient simulators and task trainers.
Special Training: n/a
Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:
Must have excellent communication and customer service skills. Must be comfortable making presentations to large groups of people as well as skilled at facilitation of small group discussions.
Usual Work Day:8 Hours
Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? No
If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Plans, coordinates and presents programs to meet the learning needs of Capital Health, other healthcare providers and the community. Considers relevant course evaluation input for implementing changes to enhance program presentations. Ensures that educational programs remain updated with current evidence-based content.
Develops new curricula adhering to current standards of care and maintains updated educational materials including books, handouts and other relevant references. Ensures educational programs…