PARAMEDIC

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in South Jersey seeks a qualified EMS professional to join our patient care team as a full-time driver/paramedic. You will provide pre-hospital ALS care and collaborate with EMS colleagues to deliver timely, compassionate care across weather conditions.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, treatment, documentation, and transportation to appropriate facilities. Required licensure includes NJ Paramedic (or reciprocity) and current BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications,

Qualifications

• 1 year EMS ALS experience (preferred).
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current NJ Paramedic certification or eligible for reciprocity; NREMT-P preferred.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS or PEPP or EPC certifications.
• ICS-100 or equivalent and IS-700 or equivalent; ICS-200/IS-800 within first year of employment.
• Valid NJ driver's license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-hospital ALS care in all weather conditions with other EMS providers as part of the patient care team.
• Treat patients of all ages using appropriate equipment and techniques to assess, treat, lift, move and transport to medical facilities.
• Complete all required documentation and other duties to support efficient EMS operations with a professional attitude.

Skills

ALS care experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

• Provide pre-hospital Advanced Life Support (ALS) care in all weather conditions, in cooperation with other EMS providers as a member of the patient care team.


• Care will be rendered to patients of all ages who experience any injury or illness, utilizing appropriate equipment and techniques to safely assess, treat, lift, move and transport patients to appropriate medical facilities.


• Complete all required documentation and other assigned duties which support efficient EMS operations while maintaining a professional attitude.

Experience Required

1 year experience within an active EMS system providing Advanced Life Support (ALS) - Preferred

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent

License/Certification Requirements

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

Current BLS, ACLS, PALS or PEPP or EPC certifications.

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.

Current state issued driver's license with clean driving record.

Criteria For Employee Base Fleet Driver Eligibility

• The driver must be between the ages of twenty-one (21) and seventy-nine (79).


• The driver must show proof of valid personal automobile insurance coverage in the State of New Jersey.


• The driver has no reported driving-related violations or accidents in the past three (3) years

Special Requirements

Full time, 36 hours a week

12 hours shift with weekend/holidays