Paramedic (Full-Time)

Hackensack Meridian Health•Teterboro, NJ

9d•$40

About The Position

The Paramedic provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) and quality pre-hospital care to people of all ages, including during emergency and non-emergency transport, standby assignments, special events, and other settings where paramedic care is required. The role involves assessing, triaging, communicating with, treating, and transporting patients, while ensuring safe and prompt transportation and professional, timely care. Paramedics may work in hazardous conditions and uncontrolled environments while using appropriate personal protective equipment. They coordinate care with public safety agencies and healthcare providers across inpatient and outpatient settings, complete patient care reports for each patient contact, and perform daily operational tasks. Services must comply with New Jersey regulations for Mobile Intensive Care Paramedics and Mobile Intensive Care Nurses, as well as HMH protocols, policies, and procedures. The position also includes vehicle and equipment readiness, documentation, quality assurance participation, maintaining clinical competency and certifications, customer service, and other duties as assigned. The paramedic may serve as a student preceptor or Field Training Officer when assigned, and may also serve as an EMT-B.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent program.
Completion of one of the listed introductory incident command system courses: ICS-100, ICS-100.b, Introduction to Incident Command System for Healthcare/Hospitals, or National Incident Management System.
Completion of one of the listed ICS-200 courses: ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, or Applying ICS to Healthcare Organizations.
Completion of one of the listed NIMS-700 courses: ICS-700.a or NIMS-700 National Incident Management System: An Introduction.
IS-800.D: National Response Framework, An Introduction.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Computer proficiency, including skills that may involve Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
One of the following certifications: Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic Certification, 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 U.S. state.
Ability to obtain Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator or Emergency Vehicle Operator certification within 90 days of entering the position.
Ability to obtain one of the listed trauma or tactical care certifications within six months of entering the position: International Trauma Life Support, Prehospital Trauma Life Support, Tactical Combat Casualty Care, or Tactical Emergency Casualty Care.
Ability to lift at least 100 pounds, push and pull at least 100 pounds, and stand at least four hours per day.
Ability to lift patients, carry equipment, and climb in and out of ambulances and tight spaces.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree.

Responsibilities

Respond to calls in a timely manner and assist public safety personnel and other healthcare providers with patient care.
Assess patients, use critical thinking to identify conditions, prioritize procedures, and determine appropriate treatment.
Adapt care and communication to the needs of each patient population, including age, culture, language, literacy, and sensory needs.
Gather essential information, perform physical examinations, provide indicated interventions, and communicate pertinent findings to the medical control physician, updating them as necessary.
Attend to patients promptly and keep them comfortable during transport and in varying weather conditions.
Operate motor vehicles safely and professionally in compliance with laws, HMH policies, and emergency vehicle operation guidelines; share driving responsibilities reasonably with partners.
Perform and document daily vehicle and equipment checks, including a walk-around to identify hazards before operating the vehicle.
Maintain vehicle fuel and fluid levels, cleanliness, and security, and use vehicle equipment safely and appropriately.
Use wireless communication devices professionally for dispatches, medical control, and related communications.
Participate in HMH quality assurance activities to evaluate care, document trends, resolve problems, and monitor outcomes.
Provide a complete verbal handoff when transferring care to a receiving healthcare provider.
Complete a timely patient care report for every patient contact and maintain accurate documentation of controlled dangerous substances.
Troubleshoot, maintain, and clean EMS equipment, vehicles, and station facilities; promptly report equipment problems and failures.
Report unusual events and incidents according to HMH and departmental procedures.
Maintain required supply levels in vehicles and quarters, and clean or repair supplies as necessary during the shift.
Dispose of soiled linen and regulated medical waste according to HMH policy.
Provide education within the scope of paramedic training and as directed by leadership.
Maintain knowledge of HMH policies and applicable State and Federal laws and regulations relevant to emergency medical and ALS services.
Keep required certifications current, submit copies to department leadership, and immediately report any inability to validate a required certification.
Maintain clinical competency through required training and individualized patient care quality reviews.
Provide excellent customer service and initiate service recovery when needed.
Serve as a preceptor for paramedic students or as a Field Training Officer when assigned; may also serve as an EMT-B.
Follow the HMH Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior and perform other duties as assigned.