Qualifications Minimum Education: Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred: Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree in Paramedic Science Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation): Required: Minimum of 1 year as EMT in high volume, primary 911 system (High volume system, than 1,000 calls per year) Lead Paramedic: 3+ years of Paramedic experience Preferred: 2-3 years of Advanced Life Support/Critical Care experience License, Registry or Certification: Required: Certification as a State of New Jersey Paramedic (Or New Jersey Licensed RN with current EMT card and minimum of at least 1 year Critical Care experience) Advanced Specialized Certification(s): Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Drivers License: Valid Drivers License Lead Paramedic: ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 800 PHTLS/ITLS Preferred: Technical Training in Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Lead Paramedic: FP-C/CFRN Instructorships applicable to MICU Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities: Required: Excellent emergency care skills Ability to work with others as a member of an emergency care team Superior communication skills Familiar with the routine aspects of the local emergency medical services system Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Lead Paramedic Responsibilities include: Maintain life-sustaining hemodynamics with pharmacologic interventions affecting cardiovascular, pulmonary, and neurological function; perform high-acuity procedures including intubation, ventilation, bleeding control, IV/IO access, ECG interpretation, and cardiovascular/pulmonary support.