Paramedic

St. Joseph's Health; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health in Paterson, NJ seeks an experienced EMS professional to provide Advanced Life Support during interfacility and on scene transports.

The role emphasizes clinical excellence, decision-making under pressure, and adherence to hospital and state policies. The ideal candidate holds a paramedic credential (or MICN/ RN with MICN endorsement), maintains required BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, and demonstrates knowledge of NJ regulations.

Qualifications

• AAS in paramedicine required for post-2015 certification.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• Knowledge of NJAC 8:41
• CEVO or EVOC training required within 6 months of hire
• Valid state driver’s license with clean record

Responsibilities

• Provide Advanced Life Support care during transport per departmental and hospital policies and NJ DOH MICU regulations.

Skills

NREMT-P/NRP preferred

BLS ACLS PALS

NJ A.C. 8:41 knowledge

CEVO/EVOC within 6 months

Driver's license

Education

AAS in paramedicine (post-June 2015)

HS Diploma or GED (pre-June 2015)

RN with MICN endorsement (NJ registered)

Job description

Responsible for providing Advanced Life Support (ALS) care as prescribed by Departmental and Hospital policies and procedures, as well as the New Jersey Department of Health Mobile Intensive Care Unit regulations. Administers premiere pre-hospital care to critically ill or injured individuals of all age groups when delivering emergency care during transport.

Qualifications

• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in paramedicine if certified after June 2015
• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) if certified prior to June 2015
• At least one year of relevant EMS experience or NJ Registered Professional Nurse (RN) with Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) endorsement
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic (NREMT-P) or National Registered Paramedic (NRP) preferred
• Knowledge of N.J.A.C. 8:41
• Certifications in American Heart Association BLS, ACLS and PALS required
• Certifications in ICS 100, ICS 200 and ICS 700 required
• Certifications in PHTLS, BTLS or ITLS within 6 months of hire required
• Valid state driver’s license with no pending violations and an acceptable driving record
• Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO) training or Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) within 6 months of hire required

Job Info

• Job Identification 20260671
• Job Category Clinical
• Posting Date 09/02/2026, 07:08 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Evening
• Locations St. Joseph's University Medical Center St. Joseph's Wayne Medical Center St. Joseph's Totowa Health Campus (On-site)