Paramedic, Emergency Medical Services, Part Time, Night

Valley Health System (New Jersey); Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Wellness Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefit Plans

Job summary

The Valley Hospital-Paramus location is seeking a skilled paramedic to perform professional and technical duties delivering basic and advanced life support in pre-hospital care. Education requires an associate degree or equivalent experience with NJ state certification or NR Paramedic status.

Required certifications include BCLS, ACLS, and PALS; ICS-100/200/700/800 are preferred. A valid driver's license and strong communication skills are essential for this critical role.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 5 years of relevant experience.
• New Jersey State Certified MICP or National Registry Paramedic required.
• BCLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required.
• One year of pre-hospital or emergency transport experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Render basic and advanced life support care in the pre-hospital setting.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to deliver patient care.
• Maintain licensure, certifications, and driving requirements; respond to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Paramedic experience

Interpersonal skills

Stress management

Clinical reasoning

Attention to detail

Driving license

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

NR Paramedic Certification

NJ MICP Certification

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

ICS-100/200/700/800

Job description

Position Summary:Performs professional and technical duties to render basic and advanced life support care in the pre-hospital emergency care setting.Education:Associates degree OR 5 years of relevant experience required. Bachelors degree preferred. National Registry Paramedic or New Jersey State Certified MICP required. BCLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required. ICS - 100, 200, 700, 800 certifications requireExperience:Minimum one year experience in the pre-hospital or emergency transportation field.Skills:Driver`s License - current and valid driver's license. Employees must adhere to all procedural guidelines in HR Policy 1-13 including demonstrating an acceptable driving record for the duration of their employment as long as driving continues to be a responsibility of the job. Highly adaptable with strong interpersonal skills, sound written and verbal communication skills. Ability to perform work accurately and pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to function competently in stressful situations and a changing work environment related to changing patient needs, including working with patients with acute, chronic and complex disease processes and those who are dying. Ability to work cooperatively within the health system; with patients and family members; and with multidisciplinary team members, perform job related responsibilities and respond quickly to emergency situations. Ability to use critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills effectively, problem solve and deliver care.Job LocationThe Valley Hospital-ParamusShiftNight (United States of America)BenefitsMedical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit PlansSupplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended IllnessRetirement PlanTuition AssistanceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership DiscountDay Care Discounts for Various Daycare FacilitiesSalaryJoining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.Pay Range: $33.99 - $42.49 (per hour)EEO StatementValley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.