About This Role
This night-shift Paramedic role provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) services to patients within the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) department. It suits a professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct self in a professional, dignified, and compassionate manner at all times
- Communicate clearly, effectively, professionally, and in the English language via written and verbal means
- Notify Supervisor of any deficiencies regarding maintenance, equipment, or supplies
- Notify Supervisor immediately of any unusual circumstances
- Provide treatment in accordance with established patient care protocols
- Operate department vehicles in accordance with all applicable NJ Motor Vehicle Laws and MH driving related policies
- Complete department specific continuing programs in addition to those required by the State of New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services
- Complete all patient care documentation in accordance with the MH Documentation Procedure
- Interact professionally with partners, patients, management, colleagues from other EMS agencies, public safety personnel, and other healthcare providers and members of the public
- Perform routine duties intended to keep safe and facilitate the ability to provide patient care, including completing vehicle inspection forms and vehicle maintenance requests, submitting copies of required certifications prior to their due date, remaining compliant with hospital Employee Health requirements such as TB testing and N95 fit testing, and completing hospital-required processes such as annual employee self-evaluations and employee engagement surveys in a timely manner
Requirements
- High School Graduate or GED
- Must be 18 years of age
- Current Driver's License and must satisfy the current vehicle insurance company's requirements
- NJ Paramedic Certification or National Registry Paramedic Certification (eligible for reciprocity)
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider (CPR)
- AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Hazmat Awareness Certification
- Must possess ICS 100, 200, and NIMS 700, 800
- Must have completed Weapons of Mass Destruction or CBRNE Awareness training
Nice to have:
- PHTLS/ITLS
- Associate Degree
Benefits
- Opportunities for Fulltime Retention Agreement - paid at 1 year, 3 years and 5 years
- Free CEU's and courses for recertification
- World class work experience for all employees
