Primary Care Paramedic (Part-Time)

County of Essex•Newark, NJ

17d•$40 - $47

About The Position

Reporting to an EMS District Chief, you will perform primary emergency medical care and controlled acts under the direction of the Base Hospital Medical Director; ensure the safe and timely land transportation of ill or injured persons, including cross-border transfers; operate emergency vehicles safely in all weather conditions; maintain contact with and comply with direction from the Central Ambulance Communications Centre; liaise with other agencies to collect and provide relevant information; maintain ambulances, equipment, supplies, controlled drugs and stations in a state of readiness; complete required documentation; participate in mandatory training; function in a First Response capacity when and if required. The County of Essex, Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services is committed to providing the highest quality emergency medical pre-hospital care to the citizens of the County of Essex, the City of Windsor, and the Township of Pelee. Our purpose is to foster fiscally responsible quality care through: Maintaining mutually supportive relationships with other emergency services and health care agencies in our community. Participating in public education for prevention and awareness. Providing continuous quality improvement to ensure the highest standards are achieved. Supporting our employees and providing them with the tools and methods to accomplish the highest quality of care. Essex-Windsor EMS is proud to employ highly skilled, college-trained paramedics who care deeply about this community and provide its residents with high-quality pre-hospital emergency care. Our paramedics go above and beyond 365 days per year. They strive to keep our citizens safe through community education programs and visits to special events and schools.

Requirements

Meets all qualifications to work as a Primary Care Paramedic in Ontario, as set out in the Ontario Ambulance Act and its Regulations, and as established by the County from time to time
Graduate of an approved College Paramedic Program OR Paramedic Students expected to graduate in 2026.
Valid CPR certification - certified within the last 12 months.
A-EMCA certificate or pending (successful pending applicants are permitted to work for an ambulance service for up to 210 days without the AEMCA. Candidates who are pending must be able to demonstrate successful application for a future AEMCA date)
Valid Class F Driver’s License, compliant with the specified employment requirements related to driver's license under the Ambulance Act; good driving record and good driving skills.
Able to identify patient treatment needs and provide appropriate care.
Physically capable of lifting and carrying heavy patients and equipment.
Valid documentation and suitability for allowable entry into the US for cross-border transfers.
Available to comply with availability requirements and work all shifts, all stations (including remote overnight assignments at Pelee Island), as scheduled or called in, in a 24-hour per day, seven-day per week operation (days, nights, weekends, and holidays).
Good interpersonal skills; able to communicate effectively; to work closely with the entire healthcare team.
Good teamwork skills, and ability to work closely with a partner for extended periods of time.
Able to work in stressful situations and exercise sound judgment in emergency situations; critical thinker.
Good data entry skills.
Candidates will be required to participate in a job-related physical fitness test.

Responsibilities

Perform primary emergency medical care and controlled acts under the direction of the Base Hospital Medical Director
Ensure the safe and timely land transportation of ill or injured persons, including cross-border transfers
Operate emergency vehicles safely in all weather conditions
Maintain contact with and comply with direction from the Central Ambulance Communications Centre
Liaise with other agencies to collect and provide relevant information
Maintain ambulances, equipment, supplies, controlled drugs and stations in a state of readiness
Complete required documentation
Participate in mandatory training
Function in a First Response capacity when and if required