Job Overview:
The Paramedic will provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) services to patients.
- Opportunities for Full-time Retention Agreement - paid at 1 year, 3 years, and 5 years.
- Free CEUs and courses for recertification.
- Looking for Part-Time (24 h/wk)? We offer full benefits to Part-Time employees!
- World-class work experience for all employees.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High School Graduate or GED
- Must be 18 years of age
- Current Driver's License and must satisfy the current vehicle insurance company's requirements
- NJ Paramedic Certification or National Registry Paramedic Certification (eligible for reciprocity)
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider (CPR)
- AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Hazmat Awareness Certification
- Must possess ICS 100, 200, and NIMS 700, 800
- Must have completed Weapons of Mass Destruction or CBRNE Awareness training
Preferred:
- PHTLS/ITLS
- Associate Degree
Certifications and Licenses Required:
- NJ Paramedic Certification or National Registry Paramedic Certification (eligible for reciprocity)
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider (CPR)
- AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Hazmat Awareness Certification
- Must possess ICS 100, 200, and NIMS 700, 800
- Must have completed Weapons of Mass Destruction or CBRNE Awareness training
Scheduling Requirements:
- Per Diem - The employee must provide 10 shifts of availability and work 6 shifts over 3 months. Per Diem employees must work 1 summer and 1 winter holiday along with 2 weekend shifts. All minimum shifts must be within the region the applicant is hired within. Per Diems are tied only to their home region and may choose to work dayshift, nightshift, and wherever they prefer in terms of Station/Unit.
- Per Diem employees must maintain their minimum required shifts.
- Part-Time - The employee is assigned two regularly scheduled shifts per week, totaling 4 shifts over 2 weeks, with at least 2 of the 4 shifts required to be on a weekend, in the region they are hired into.
- Part-Time employees must work 24 hours per week.
- Full-Time - The employee is assigned 3 shifts a week, with weekend requirements, in the region they are hired into. This schedule follows a rotating Pitman schedule.
- Full-Time employees must work 36 hours per week.
Essential Functions:
- Conducts self in a professional, dignified, and compassionate manner at all times
- Communicates clearly, effectively, and professionally in English via written and verbal means
- Notifies Supervisor of any deficiencies regarding maintenance, equipment, or supplies
- Immediately reports any unusual circumstances to Supervisor
- Provides treatment following established patient care protocols
- Operates department vehicles according to all applicable NJ Motor Vehicle Laws and MH driving policies
- Completes department-specific continuing education programs and state-mandated courses
- Documents patient care in accordance with MH Documentation Procedures
- Interacts professionally with partners, patients, management, colleagues, public safety personnel, healthcare providers, and the public
- Performs routine safety and operational duties, including vehicle inspections, certification renewals, hospital employee health requirements, and organizational surveys
- Performs other duties as required or requested by MH management.
Other Duties:
This job description is not exhaustive; duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.