Paramedic (Full-Time)

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is looking for a Paramedic to provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) and professional pre-hospital care across diverse EMS settings. The role requires seamless integration with police, fire, and healthcare providers, and adherence to state guidance for Mobile Intensive Care Paramedics.

Responsibilities include safe transport, parental and patient communication, and completion of patient care reports, with daily operational duties to support the department.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus related incident command training.
• ICS-100/100.b or equivalent healthcare ICS training.
• ICS-200 or related courses for incidents.
• NIMS-700 introduction to National Incident Management System.
• IS-800.D/NIMS introduction for National Response Framework.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills (MS Office/Google Suite).
• Associates degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) and pre-hospital care to patients of all ages.
• Ensure safe and timely transport; ensure PPE usage and safety of care.
• Complete patient care reports for each patient in accordance with NJ guidelines.
• Participate in daily departmental tasks and coordination with emergency agencies.

Skills

ALS care

Pre-hospital care

Critical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Education

High School diploma / GED

ICS-100 training

ICS-200 training

NIMS-700 training

IS-800.D training

IS-700/NIMS introduction

Associate's degree (preferred)

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Paramedic is responsible for providing Advanced Life Support (ALS) services. Provides quality pre-hospital care to individuals of all age groups when delivering emergency care and transportation. Assures the safe and prompt transportation of patients while ensuring that the care is performed in a timely, professional manner. This is a professional job that must remain flexible and may include working in hazardous conditions and in uncontrolled environments while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). The position requires the use of critical thinking skills to assess, triage, communicate, treat and transport patients of all ages and populations in various settings, including emergency and non-

emergency transport, standby and special events, and other settings where ALS services and/or care by the paramedic may be provided. The paramedic must be able to integrate care seamlessly with all other emergency agencies including police, fire, other ALS and BLS, as well as healthcare providers in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Patient care reports must be completed on each patient. Daily operational tasks are also required in support of the department. All actions must be in accordance with all the State of New Jersey Guidelines in (N.J.A.C. 8:41) regarding Mobile Intensive Care Paramedics (MICP) / Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) and in compliance with HMH protocols, policies, and procedures for the provision of ALS services.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Introduction to Incident Command System, ics-100 or Introduction to Incident Command System, ics-100.b or Introduction to Incident Command System for Healthcare/Hospitals or National Incident Management System.
• Incident Command System, ics-200 or ics for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents or Applying ics to Healthcare Organizations.
• ICS-700.a National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction or NIMS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction.
• IS-800.D: National Response Framework, An Introduction
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Associate's degree.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic Certification or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians - Paramedic Certification or Mobile Intensive Care Nurse Certification.
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification or BLS Instructor Trainer.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification or ACLS Instructor Certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification or PALS Instructor Certification.
• Valid Driver's License from a USA state.
• Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator within 90 days of entering position or Emergency Vehicle Operator within 90 days of entering position.
• International Trauma Life Support Certification within 6 months of entering position or Prehospital Trauma Life Support Certification within 6 months of entering position or Tactical Combat Casualty Care within 6 months of entering position or Tactical Emergency Casualty Care within 6 months of entering position.

Contacts:

• All HMH personnel, Healthcare Providers, Local Public Safety Personnel, Municipal, County and State Officials, General Public.

Working Conditions:

• Provides care to the ALS patient that involves lifting of patients, carrying of equipment and the climbing in and out of ambulances and tight spaces.
• Lifts a minimum of 100 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum 100 lbs. and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day.

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Minimum rate of $39.97 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.