Per Diem Paramedic

St. Joseph's Health; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health is seeking an Advanced Life Support provider to deliver critical pre-hospital care during transport in accordance with departmental policies and NJ Health Department regulations.

You will administer premiere ALS to critically ill and injured patients of all ages, while maintaining up-to-date certifications and collaborating with MICN and MICP teams to ensure optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must have AAS in paramedicine if certified after June 2015 or HS diploma/GED if before June 2015.
• Must hold NJ MICP or NJ RN with MICN endorsement and one year as MICP/MICN
• Certifications in American Heart Association BLS, ACLS and PALS
• Certifications in IC S100, IC S200 and IC S700
• Certifications in PHTLS, BTLS or ITLS within 6 months of hire
• Valid state driver's license with clean record
• CEVO training or EVOC within 6 months of hire
• Knowledge of N.J.A.C. 8:41
• NREMT-P or NR Paramedic preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide Advanced Life Support care as prescribed by policies and NJ DOH MICP regulations.
• Administers premiere pre-hospital care to critically ill and injured individuals of all ages during transport.

Skills

MICP endorsement

MICN endorsement

NREMT-P preferred

NJAC 8:41 knowledge

BLS ACLS PALS

IC S100/S200/S700

PHTLS/BTLS/ITLS within 6 months

EVOC/CEVO within 6 months

Valid driver's license

Education

AAS in paramedicine (certified after June 2015)

High School Diploma or GED (certified before June 2015)

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 in IC S100, IC S200 and IC S700 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

About Us

St. Joseph's Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization\'s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation\'s "100 Best Places to Work in Health Care".

Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)

• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan options with company match**
• Non-Profit Health System - eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO, and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• LTD : Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance Options

*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.

About the Team

St. Joseph's University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state designated trauma center, located on the Paterson campus, regularly accepts referrals of difficult or unusual cases from other hospitals and physicians and performs both complex and routine procedures.

The Medical Center offers a full complement of specialty and subspecialty services including ambulatory, behavioral health, cardiovascular, emergency/trauma, internal medicine, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic/spine, rehabilitation, surgical specialty, women\'s health, imaging and pediatrics.

The nursing team at St. Joseph's University Medical Center, which includes St. Joseph's Children\'s Hospital, has held the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, the profession\'s highest honor, since 1999. They are also recipients of the prestigious 2010 Magnet Prize - one of only 8 Magnet-designated hospitals to ever receive The Magnet Prize, and the only one worldwide to receive the 2010 award.

Job Info

• Job Identification 20260367
• Job Category Clinical
• Posting Date 06/11/2026, 06:25 PM
• Locations St. Joseph's University Medical Center St. Joseph's Wayne Medical Center St. Joseph's Totowa Health Campus (On-site)