Paramedic

Job Title : Paramedic Location : Jersey City Medical

Center Department : MH Hudson MICU Req : 47892 Status : Full-Time

Shift : Night Pay Range : $35.00 - $43.97 per hour Pay Transparency :

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this

position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered

to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several

factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills

and professional experience. Job Overview : The Paramedic will

provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) services to patients.

Opportunities for Fulltime Retention Agreement- paid at 1 year, 3

years and 5 years. Free CEU’s and courses for recertification

Looking for Part Time (24 h / wk)? We offer full benefits to

Part-Time employees! World class work experience for all employees

Qualifications : Required : High School Graduate or GED Must be 18

years of age Current Driver s License and must satisfy the current

vehicle insurance company s requirements NJ Paramedic Certification

or National Registry Paramedic Certification (eligible for

reciprocity) American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider

(CPR) AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support AHA Pediatric

Advanced Life Support Hazmat Awareness Certification Must possess

ICS 100, 200, and NIMS 700, 800 Must have completed Weapons of Mass

Destruction or CBRNE Awareness training Preferred : PHTLS / ITLS

Associate Degree Certifications and Licenses Required : NJ Paramedic

Certification or National Registry Paramedic Certification

(eligible for reciprocity) American Heart Association BLS for

Healthcare Provider (CPR) AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support Hazmat Awareness Certification

Must possess ICS 100, 200, and NIMS 700, 800 Must have completed

Weapons of Mass Destruction or CBRNE Awareness training Scheduling

Requirements : Per Diem - The employee must provide 10 shifts of

availability and work 6 shifts over 3 months. Per Diem Employees

must work 1 summer and 1 winter holiday along with 2 weekend

shifts. All minimum shifts must be within the region applicant is

hired within. Per Diems are tied only to their home region, and may

choose to work dayshift, nightshift, and wherever they prefer- in

terms of Station / Unit. Per Diem Employees must maintain their

minimum required shifts. Part Time - The employee is assigned two

regularly scheduled shifts per week, for a total of 4 shifts over 2

weeks, with at least 2 of the 4 shifts required to be a weekend, in

the region they are hired into. Part Time employees must work 24

hours per week. Full Time - The employee is assigned 3 shifts a

week, with weekend requirements, in the region they are hired into.

This assignment consists of a Rotating Pitman schedule. Full Time

employees must work 36 hours per week. Essential Functions :

Conducts self in a professional, dignified, and compassionate

manner at all times Capable of communicating clearly, effectively,

professionally, and in the English language via written and verbal

means Notifies Supervisor of any deficiencies regarding

maintenance, equipment, or supplies Notifies Supervisor immediately

of any unusual circumstances Provides treatment in accordance with

established patient care protocols Operates department vehicles in

accordance with all applicable NJ Motor Vehicle Laws and MH driving

related policies Required to complete department specific

continuing programs in addition to those required by the State of

New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical

Services Expected to complete all patient care documentation in

accordance with the MH Documentation Procedure Interacts

professionally with partners, patients, management, colleagues from

other EMS agencies, public safety personnel, and other healthcare

providers and members of the public Expected to perform routine

duties intended to keep them safe and facilitate their ability to

provide patient care This includes but is not limited to :

completing vehicle inspection forms and vehicle maintenance

requests, submitting copies of required certifications prior to

their due date, remaining compliant with hospital Employee Health

requirements such as TB testing and N95 fit testing, and completing

hospital-required processes such as annual employee

self-evaluations and employee engagement surveys in a timely

manner. Performs other duties as required or requested by MH

management, necessary to the function of the organization. Other

Duties : Please note this job description is not designed to cover

or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or

responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with

or without notice. Benefits and Perks : At RWJBarnabas Health, our

employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total

Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include

comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’

physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community

wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not

limited to : Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick

Time Retirement Plans Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance Disability and Life Insurance Paid

Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Planning Support

Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits

(e.g., Pet Insurance) Community and Volunteer Opportunities

Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and

Verizon ….and more! Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health

is the premier health care destination providing

patient-centered,high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate

and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work

experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the

privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one

person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health

system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in

high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both

the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health

aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout

New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to

creating educational and career opportunities, this combination

greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving

needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the

coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving

community health through local programs and education. Equal

Opportunity Employer