Paramedic - Medic 5 & Medic 7 Nights Rotation - Position 5 - 7P-7A

INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK LIFE INC; Millville (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Inspira Health Network Life Inc is seeking a Paramedic to provide prehospital Advanced Life Support in designated EMS service areas in southern New Jersey, caring for patients from neonates to geriatrics. The role emphasizes growth and development knowledge and data-driven patient status assessment.

Responsibilities include safe practice, time management, ALS and BLS care per DOT/NHA standards, and collaboration with EMS teams.

Qualifications

• Time management and productivity skills.
• Matures time-management and productivity abilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs safety-focused patient care and reports unsafe conditions.
• Identifies priorities and develops work plans to maximize productivity.
• Provides ALS care to all ages per DOT curriculum and AHA/ACLS guidelines.
• Performs basic life support as required under NJ regulations.

Skills

Time management

Productivity

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

This position is responsible for providing prehospital Advanced Life Support to victims of sudden illness or injury in the designated service areas of the EMS system and provides appropriate mutual aid assistance when requested by adjacent ALS services. The ALS Paramedic demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients of all ages, inclusive of neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics in the ALS and Critical Care environments. Additionally, the ALS Paramedic demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to access data reflective of the patient's status, and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirement relative to his or her age-specific needs.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred associate's degree or higher.
• 1-3 years of work experience preferred.

Certification/Licensure

• Valid driver’s license in NJ in accordance with Inspira Health’s Fleet Safety ADM.291*IHN*.
• Employee must hold current New Jersey Paramedic certification or be eligible for certification through reciprocity, as recognized by the NJ Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services (N.J.A.C. 8:41A)
• Basic Life Support (AHA Only) required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA Only) required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support required.
• Certification in Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support or International Trauma Life Support is
• preferred.
• CCEMT-P: Critical Care Emergency Transport Paramedic - (CAPCE or University of Maryland UMBC Only) Certification Preferred
• CCP-C: Critical Care Paramedic Certified - (IBSC Only) Certification Preferred
• FP-C: Flight Paramedic Certified - (IBSC Only) Certification Preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Makes effective use of time and completes work accurately.
• Time management and productivity skills.

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Position Responsibilities

Safety Awareness:

• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established organizational safety rules & practices.
• Reports to supervisor in a timely manner any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to patients, staff & visitors.
• Reports any problems, failures or damages to supervisor and/or takes appropriate action.
• Maintains clean & orderly work area.

Productivity/ Time Management

• Seeks to achieve the highest quality outcomes by following established standards.
• Makes effective use of time and completes work accurately.
• Remains flexible & open to change.
• Identifies priorities & develops work plan accordingly to achieve maximum productivity.

ALS Care

• Provides ALS care to patients of all ages in accordance to the standards set forth by the Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum, the guidelines of the American Heart Association, the American College of Surgeons, the New Jersey State Department of Health - Office of Emergency Medical Services (Chapter 41 of the New Jersey Administrative Code) and EMS Department Policy.

BLS Care

• Performs all basic life support skills as required under N.J.A.C. 8:40.

Benefits Information

• $10,000 Sign On Bonus Eligible *

At Inspira Health, you’ll join with the area’s most dedicated and distinguished team to bring quality and compassionate care to our communities. We focus on clinical excellence, providing evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. The scope and depth of our network can open many doors for your learning and career growth.

Our charitable nonprofit health care organization serves communities across southern New Jersey. The network, which traces its roots to 1899, comprises three hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, sleep medicine, cardiac testing, digestive health and wound care, urgent care, imaging and rehabilitation, and primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem and Camden counties.

Inspira is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, disability, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, nationality, sex, gender identity or expression.