Paramedic

Virtua Health; Pennsauken Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in New Jersey is seeking Mobile Integrated Health Paramedics who deliver physician-directed care in homes and community settings, performing in-home assessments, interventions, and Care at Home support to help patients recover and stay connected to needed services.

You will respond to real patient needs outside traditional settings, document assessments and treatments, operate safely in MICU vehicles, participate in staff training, and collaborate with physicians, virtual nurses,

Qualifications

• Previous BLS experience.
• High school diploma or GED required
• Graduate of a recognized Paramedic Training Program.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessment and provides appropriate treatment according to established protocols and medical command in the pre-hospital setting.
• Accurately and completely documents patient assessment, treatment, response to treatment and transfer of care upon completion of every incident.
• Operates MICU vehicles in a safe, defensive and courteous manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge of motor vehicle law adheres to driving policies at all times.
• Ensures the vehicle is fueled and operable and reports problems in a timely manner.
• Performs vehicle and equipment check at the start of each shift.
• Ensures that the vehicle and ready room are sufficiently stocked and ready for service.
• Completes supply inventory as requested by department management.
• Maintains all Virtua owned equipment and property in a safe, clean and secure manner.
• Participates in education of students, orientation and training of new staff and others.
• Monitors student performance during the shift and gives guidance to help the student focus or obtain needed skills.

Skills

BLS experience

Patient assessment

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of a recognized Paramedic Training Program

Job description

Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) providers deliver physician-directed care directly in the community through in-home assessments, clinical interventions, and Care at Home support, and patient navigation services. Our MIH Paramedics respond to real patient needs outside traditional settings by supporting recovery, identifying concerns early, and helping patients stay connected to the care they need.

This is more than transportation or emergency response. It is proactive, connected care delivered where patients are most comfortable – at home and in the community.

Some of our current pillars include:

• Supporting Care at Home and connected care services
• Real-time physician-referred clinical assessments and interventions
• Addiction medicine outreach and linkage to treatment resources
• Collaborative care with physicians, virtual nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams

Position Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessment and provides appropriate treatment according to established protocols and medical command in the pre-hospital setting.
• Accurately and completely documents patient assessment, treatment, response to treatment and transfer of care upon completion of every incident. Accurately and efficiently responds to all quality assurance requests.
• Operates MICU vehicles in a safe, defensive and courteous manner. Demonstrates knowledge of motor vehicle law adheres to driving policies at all times, ensures the vehicle is fueled and operable and reports problems in a timely manner.
• Performs vehicle and equipment check at the start of each shift. Ensures that the vehicle and ready room are sufficiently stocked and ready for service.
• Completes supply inventory as requested by department management.
• Maintains all Virtua owned equipment and property in a safe, clean and secure manner.
• Participates in education of students, orientation and training of new staff and others.
• Monitors student performance during the shift and gives guidance to help the student focus or obtain needed skills.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required

Previous BLS experience.

Required Education

High school diploma or GED required

Graduate of a recognized Paramedic Training Program.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

Certified as a Paramedic by the Commissioner of Health & Senior Services of the State of New Jersey.

Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to the professional rescuer level, American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support or American Academy of Pediatrics PEPP and PHTLS or ITLS, and EVOC.

Must have a valid Driver’s License recognized by the State of New Jersey and driving record must meet insurance company standards/ requirements.

Must have completed all State and Federally mandated NIMS/ICS training.

Must complete yearly PPD, Fit Test, Corporate Compliance, HIPAA and Safety Day training by the date set forth by the department.

Hourly Rate: $30.37 - $47.20 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.