Paramedic - M.I.C.U. - FT

Capital Health (US); Trenton (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a full-time Paramedic to join the M.I.C.U. team. This role involves critical patient assessment, emergency response, and advanced medical procedures. Ideal candidates will have a valid Paramedic license and experience in emergency medical services. Competitive pay and benefits are offered to attract top talent.

Qualifications

• One year EMS experience or pre-hospital emergency related experience.
• Competent to perform advanced clinical skills and interventions.
• Certification in advanced cardiac, basic life support, and pediatric life support is required.

Responsibilities

• Responds to dispatched emergency assignments and assesses patient's condition.
• Documents patient medications and provides accurate reports to medical control.
• Performs advanced medical procedures like intubation and medication administration.

Skills

Intermediate computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid NJ or PA Paramedic license

Tools

AHA ACLS-Adv Cardiac Life Supp

AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider

AHA PALS

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Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed minimum pay reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Minimum Pay

$30.46

Position Overview

• Minimum Pay: $30.46
• MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  
  

Education:High school diploma or equivalent. Valid NJ or PA Paramedic license based on location. National Registry accepted but requires state reciprocity submission within 45 days of hire.

Experience:One year EMS experience or pre-hospital emergency related experience.

Other Credentials:AHA ACLS-Adv Cardiac Life Supp,AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider,AHA PALS,Drivers License,NJ MICU Paramedic,PEPP ADV

Knowledge and Skills:Intermediate computer skills.

Special Training:ICS 100, NIMS 700, and HAZMAT awareness. Specialty courses.

Mental, Behavioral And Emotional Abilities

Usual Work Day:12 Hours

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responds to dispatched emergency assignments expeditiously. Maintains a state of readiness to be able to respond to an assignment within sixty seconds under most circumstances.
• Assesses patient's current condition through physical and verbal exam via patient or others present. Collects all available pertinent patient information form patient, family and friends, medical records, and medications.
• Documents and relays accurately the patient's medications, dosage, and frequency to assure medical reconciliation whenever conditions permit. Provides appropriate and accurate patient report to medical control as indicated.
• Performs infusion, medication administration, intubation and other advanced skills as listed under NJAC 8:41 including but not limited to continuous and 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring, cardiac pacing, needle thoracotomy, central line access, intravenous, and intraosseous access.
• Performs a rapid clinical assessment and determines if life threatening criteria is present. Interprets the limited history and physical exam while using caution to identify potential underlying critical issues.
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and seeks appropriate medical consult or when indicated, implements standing orders, or radio failure protocols. Follows physician orders accurately and safely. Adheres to standing order and radio failure protocols as written.
• Adheres to approved standing and radio failure orders as appropriate.
• Assures orders received are appropriate for the patients condition. Requests orders tactfully to adequately address patients needs including appropriate pain management.
• Identifies need for immediate response based on patient assessment. Repeats back to the medical control physician all verbal orders to confirm medication or dosages and treatment procedures.
• Demonstrates safety in all aspects of daily activities. Completes accurately a vehicle check sheet and assures safety concerns are addressed. Drives defensively while obeying New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission laws and follows emergency driving principles and practices that promote safe driving and minimize risk of injury or incident to life or property.
• Practices safe environmental and patient contact principals. Adheres to universal precautions when risk of contact with bodily fluids is anticipated. Assures sharps are accounted for and appropriately disposed of in accordance with CHS policies and procedures.
• Precepts new employees, students, and observers as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
  
  

Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Taste or Smell , Talk or Hear

Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Wrist position deviation

Continuous Physical Demands Include

Lifting Floor to Waist 125 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 50 lbs.

Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Moderate Hearing

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Extreme Temperatures , Radiation , Uneven Surfaces or Elevations , Extreme Noise Levels , Dust/Particulate Matter

• Responds to dispatched emergency assignments expeditiously. Maintains a state of readiness to be able to respond to an assignment within sixty seconds under most circumstances.
• Assesses patient's current condition through physical and verbal exam via patient or others present. Collects all available pertinent patient information form patient, family and friends, medical records, and medications.
• Documents and relays accurately the patient's medications, dosage, and frequency to assure medical reconciliation whenever conditions permit. Provides appropriate and accurate patient report to medical control as indicated.
• Performs infusion, medication administration, intubation and other advanced skills as listed under NJAC 8:41 including but not limited to continuous and 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring, cardiac pacing, needle thoracotomy, central line access, intravenous, and intraosseous access.
• Performs a rapid clinical assessment and determines if life threatening criteria is present. Interprets the limited history and physical exam while using caution to identify potential underlying critical issues.
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and seeks appropriate medical consult or when indicated, implements standing orders, or radio failure protocols. Follows physician orders accurately and safely. Adheres to standing order and radio failure protocols as written.
• Adheres to approved standing and radio failure orders as appropriate.
• Assures orders received are appropriate for the patients condition. Requests orders tactfully to adequately address patients needs including appropriate pain management.
• Identifies need for immediate response based on patient assessment. Repeats back to the medical control physician all verbal orders to confirm medication or dosages and treatment procedures.
• Demonstrates safety in all aspects of daily activities. Completes accurately a vehicle check sheet and assures safety concerns are addressed. Drives defensively while obeying New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission laws and follows emergency driving principles and practices that promote safe driving and minimize risk of injury or incident to life or property.
• Practices safe environmental and patient contact principals. Adheres to universal precautions when risk of contact with bodily fluids is anticipated. Assures sharps are accounted for and appropriately disposed of in accordance with CHS policies and procedures.
• Precepts new employees, students, and observers as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

"Company will never ask candidates for social security numbers or date of birth during application phase. If you are asked for this information online, you may be a target for identity theft."

For benefit eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, we provide a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, robust PTO plan, overtime to eligible roles, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

The pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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