FLIGHT PARAMEDIC PRN

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health seeks an experienced paramedic to provide high‑quality pre-hospital and inter-facility care in rotor wing transport settings. You will apply ALS/BLS protocols, coordinate with flight teams, and ensure patient safety from on-scene care through transport.

Responsibilities include contributing to clinical policy, performance improvement activities, and community outreach while maintaining current NJ paramedic certification and required credentials.

Qualifications

• Active NJ Paramedic certification or eligible for reciprocity.
• NREMT-P preferred.
• CCEMT-P and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications required.
• Current driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and coordinate safe, comprehensive care for patients in pre-hospital settings and during inter-facility transport.
• Apply emergency rotor wing transport principles and techniques.
• Contribute to policy development, performance improvement, and community outreach.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

NREMT-P

CCEMT-P

FP-C

ICS-100/IS-700

Job description

About us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals - its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children's Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America's Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

This position supports organizational goals by participating in safety-oriented activities, providing quality customer service, performance improvement efforts, and demonstrating commitment to teamwork and cooperation.

Responsible for the facilitation and coordination of safe and comprehensive care to all patients in the pre-hospital setting and during inter-facility transport by understanding and applying the specialized principles and techniques of emergency rotor wing transport.

Will be engaged in procedure and policy development, performance improvement activities, clinical competency activities and professional and community outreach activities.

Experience Required

Minimum 3-5 years' experience within an active EMS system providing Advanced Life Support (ALS).

Previous flight and/or transport experience preferred.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

Other qualifications

Must be physically able to work in all weather and environmental conditions, able to lift and move patients in all circumstance and perform all duties consistent with providing ALS and/or BLS in the pre-hospital or interfacility environment (air or ground).

Education Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

License/Certification Requirements

Current NJ Paramedic certification or eligible for reciprocity. NREMT-P preferred.

CCEMT-P preferred. Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification.

ICS-100 or equivalent and IS-700 or equivalent upon hire. IC S-200 or equivalent and IS-800 or equivalent within first year of employment.

FP-C certification preferred, must be obtained within 1 year of hire.

Current state issued driver's license with clean driving record

Special Requirements

PRN, varies