Per Diem Paramedic

St. Joseph's Health; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, Rx and vision plans

403b retirement plan options

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health in Paterson, New Jersey is seeking a qualified professional to provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) care as part of their mobile intensive care unit. The ideal candidate will have an Associate of Applied Science degree in paramedicine or a High School Diploma/GED, along with required state certifications. The position offers a competitive salary, robust benefits including health, dental, and retirement plans, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.

Qualifications

• Valid state driver’s license with no pending violations.
• Minimum one year experience as a MICP/MICN.
• Certifications in ICS 100, ICS 200 and ICS 700 required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) care as prescribed.
• Administer pre-hospital care to critically ill and injured individuals.
• Deliver emergency care during transport.

Skills

Advanced Life Support (ALS)

Paramedicine

Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic (NREMT-P)

Knowledge of N.J.A.C. 8:41

Certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS

Education

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC)

Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO)

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for providing Advanced Life Support (ALS) care as prescribed by Departmental and Hospital policies and procedures, as well as the New Jersey Department of Health Mobile Intensive Care Unit regulations. Administers premiere pre-hospital care to critically ill and injured individuals of all age groups when delivering emergency care during transport.

Qualifications

• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in paramedicine if certified after June 2015
• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) if certified prior to June 2015
• New Jersey Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic (MICP) or NJ Registered Professional Nurse (RN) with Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) endorsement and minimum one year experience as a MICP/MICN
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic (NREMT-P) or National Registered Paramedic (NRP) preferred
• Knowledge of N.J.A.C. 8:41
• Certifications in American Heart Association BLS, ACLS and PALS required
• Certifications inICS 100,ICS 200 andICS 700 required
• Certifications in PHTLS, BTLS or ITLS within 6 months of hire required
• Valid state driver’s license with no pending violations and an acceptable driving record
• Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO) training or Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) within 6 months of hire required

Benefits Eligibility

• Competitive salary*
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan options with company match**
• Health & Wellness*
• Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• LTD : Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance Options
• Onsite Day care Program
• Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
• 403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay Transparency

St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range 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 salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.