Paramedic, Emergency Medical Services, Per Diem, Day

Valley Health System; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 46,824 - 58,534; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription coverage

Dental and Vision Discount Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Day Care Discounts

Job summary

A regional health organization in Paramus, New Jersey, seeks a dedicated individual to perform emergency care duties. The role demands rendering basic and advanced life support and requires certifications in BCLS, ACLS, and PALS. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills. This position offers competitive compensation of $33.99 - $42.49 per hour along with various benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in the pre-hospital or emergency transportation field.
• Must have certification in BCLS, ACLS, and PALS.
• Experience managing stressful situations and changing patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Render basic and advanced life support care in pre-hospital emergency settings.
• Work cooperatively within the health system and with multidisciplinary teams.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations.

Skills

Current and valid driver's license

Strong interpersonal skills

Sound written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work accurately and pay attention to details

Ability to function competently in stressful situations

Critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills

Education

Associates degree or 5 years of relevant experience

National Registry Paramedic or New Jersey state certified MICP

BCLS, ACLS and PALS certifications

ICs - 100, 200, 700, 800 certifications

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 required.

Experience

Minimum of 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 Location

599 Valley Health Plaza

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/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 Plans
• Supplemental 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 Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

SalaryJoining 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 Statement

Valley 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.