Paramedic Per Diem

Englewood Health; Englewood (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Englewood Health, a leading healthcare system in northern New Jersey, seeks a dedicated EMS professional to provide pre-hospital Advanced Life Support care and conduct rapid patient assessments. You will communicate with physicians, families, and team members, ensuring accurate reports while prioritizing care based on urgency and available resources.

Role requires NJ MICP certification, valid driver’s license, and AHA BLS/ACLS/PALS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current NJ MICP certification.
• Valid driver license with clean record.
• Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (CEVO or equivalent).
• AHA BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications are required.
• Hazardous Materials Training/Operations Level I.
• ICS Training per NJ EMS requirements, CEVO within 4 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-hospital Advanced Life Support care as per policy and MICU regulations.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments and deliver appropriate pre-hospital care.
• Communicate clearly with physicians, team, patients, and families; deliver accurate verbal reports.
• Prioritize and manage patient care based on urgency and safety, adhering to protocols.
• Demonstrate clinical competency, sound judgment and accountability; maintain certifications.
• Complete documentation, participate in training, quality improvement, and support team operations.

Skills

Communication

Clinical competency

Patient lifting

Education

High School Diploma

NJ MICP certification

Driver license

HVEM/EVOC CEVO training

AHA BLS ACLS PALS

Hazardous Material Training

Incident Command System Training

Job description

Englewood Health, a leading healthcare system comprising Englewood Hospital and the Englewood Health Physician Network, is committed to delivering exceptional patient care across northern New Jersey. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can bring their skills, creative ideas, positive approaches, and a commitment to excellence. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of transforming the lives of the patients and communities we serve.

Job Summary:

Provides pre-hospital Advanced Life Support Care as prescribed by Departmental and Hospital policies and procedures as well as the New Jersey State Department of Health MICU regulations.

Conducts thorough patient assessments, delivers appropriate pre-hospital care, and continuously evaluates patient condition and treatment effectiveness.

Communicates clearly with physicians, team members, patients, and families, including delivering accurate verbal reports and coordinating emergency personnel.

Prioritizes and manages patient care based on urgency, resources, and safety, while maintaining a proper care environment and adhering to protocols.

Demonstrates clinical competency, sound judgment, and accountability, while maintaining certifications and seeking guidance when needed.

Completes accurate documentation, participates in training, quality improvement, and professional development, and supports team operations and organizational standards.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Current N.J. MICP certification
• Current Automobile license with no moving traffic violations
• Emergency Vehicle Driver Training Course (CEVO or equivalent)
• Ability to lift, move and carry patients as required in order to providing pre-hospital emergency care.
• Demonstrated communication/writing skills.
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS & PALS certifications
• Hazardous Material - Training/Operations (Level I N.J. State Police Office of Emergency
  Management)
• Incident Command System Training/NJ State Police, Office of Emergency Management
• Both Hazardous Material Training Incident Command System Training CEVO must be completed
  within 4 months of hire date.

Englewood Health job postings provide a minimum rate to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc. The minimum rate does not include bonuses/incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation. In addition to the minimum rate, eligible employees may receive comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other wellness resources.