Paramedic - Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health•Edison, NJ

10d

About The Position

The Paramedic provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) services and quality pre-hospital care to patients of all ages, including emergency and non-emergency transports, standby assignments, special events, and other settings where ALS care is needed. The role requires assessing, triaging, communicating with, treating, and transporting patients safely and promptly, while coordinating care with emergency agencies and healthcare providers. Work may take place in hazardous conditions and uncontrolled environments while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment. The Paramedic completes patient care reports and department operational tasks, following New Jersey regulations, HMH protocols, policies, and procedures. The team serves Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Union Counties.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Required incident command and emergency management training: ICS-100 or an accepted equivalent; ICS-200 or an accepted equivalent; ICS-700.a or NIMS-700; and IS-800.D.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills, which may include Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic Certification, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians–Paramedic Certification, or Mobile Intensive Care Nurse Certification.
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification or BLS Instructor Trainer certification.
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 lift, push, and pull at least 100 pounds; stand at least four hours a day; carry equipment; and climb in and out of ambulances and tight spaces.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree.
CEVO Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator training or EVOC Emergency Vehicle Operations Course; required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Respond to calls in a timely manner and assist public safety personnel and healthcare providers in rendering patient care.
Assess patients, identify their conditions, prioritize medical procedures, and determine an appropriate course of treatment.
Adapt care and communication to the needs of each patient population, including age, culture, language, and sensory or other needs.
Obtain essential patient information, perform physical examinations, provide indicated interventions, and report relevant information to the medical control physician.
Keep patients comfortable during transport and provide care in a timely manner and in all weather conditions.
Operate motor vehicles safely and professionally in accordance with laws, HMH policies, and emergency vehicle guidelines.
Perform and document daily vehicle and equipment checks, maintain vehicle fluid and fuel levels, keep vehicle interiors clean, and secure vehicles when unattended.
Use vehicle equipment and wireless communication devices safely and professionally.
Cooperate with HMH's Quality Assurance program and provide a complete verbal handoff when transferring patient care.
Complete timely patient care reports and maintain accurate controlled dangerous substances documentation.
Troubleshoot, maintain, and clean EMS equipment, vehicles, and station facilities; report equipment problems and incidents as required.
Maintain necessary supply levels in vehicles and quarters and properly dispose of soiled linen and regulated medical waste.
Provide education within the scope of paramedic training as directed by leadership.
Maintain knowledge of applicable HMH policies and state and federal requirements, keep required certifications current, and notify leadership if a certification cannot be validated.
Maintain clinical competency through required training and 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 serve as an Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B).
Conduct oneself professionally and in accordance with HMH's Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.