Paramedic (Per Diem)

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Paramedic to deliver Advanced Life Support in pre-hospital settings, including emergency transport and standby events. The role requires ALS certification and strong coordination with police, fire, and healthcare teams.

Candidates must have a High School diploma or GED plus state licenses, plus ICS/NIMS training. Proficiency in MS Office/Google Suite and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office and Google Suite.
• Knowledge of Incident Command System (ICS) / NIMS.
• Ability to operate in high-stress, dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) in pre-hospital settings.
• Ensure safe and timely transportation of patients with PPE.
• Coordinate care with police, fire, and other EMS/hospital staff.
• Complete patient care reports for all patients.

Skills

Written & verbal comms

MS Office / Google Suite

ICS/NIMS knowledge

Education

High school diploma / GED

Associate's degree

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 of 100 lbs. and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day.