Paramedic, Emergency Medical Services, Per Diem, Night

01 The Valley Hospital; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 46,824 - 58,534; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

01 The Valley Hospital in Paramus is seeking a Night Shift Paramedic to provide essential pre-hospital emergency care. The ideal candidate will hold an Associate's degree or equivalent experience, along with necessary certifications.

We offer a competitive salary range of $33.99 - $42.49 per hour, with comprehensive benefits including medical plans, life insurance, and paid time off. Join us to make a difference in our community while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in the pre-hospital or emergency transportation field.
• Current valid driver's license.
• Ability to adhere to procedural guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and advanced life support care.
• Manage emergency situations involving patients.
• Work cooperatively within the health system.

Skills

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Stress management

Education

Associate's degree or 5 years of relevant experience

Bachelor's degree preferred

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 & Certification

• Associate’s degree OR 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Bachelor’s 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 & Skills

• Minimum one year experience in the pre‑hospital or emergency transportation field.
• Current valid driver’s license.
• Ability to adhere to all procedural guidelines in HR Policy 1‑13, demonstrating an acceptable driving record.
• Highly adaptable with strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform work accurately, pay attention to details, and switch tasks efficiently.
• Ability to function competently in stressful situations and changing work environments related to patient needs, including those 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, solve problems, and deliver care.

Job Location

599 Valley Health Plaza – Shift Night (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

Salary

Pay Range: $33.99 - $42.49 per hour. Starting salary and benefits will be commensurate with 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.

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.

Company Culture

Valley Health System is proud of our commitment to improving the lives of our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. We encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry‑leading compensation practices and a supportive environment. Our culture is built on going the extra mile, doing what’s right, and striving to be better together.