Paramedic Jersey City Medical Center
ParamedicJersey City, NJToday
World class work experience for all employeesQualifications:Required:High School Graduate or GED Must be 18 years of ageCurrent Driver s License and must satisfy the current vehicle insurance company s requirementsNJ Paramedic Certification or National Registry Paramedic Certification (eligible for reciprocity)American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider (CPR)AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life SupportAHA Pediatric Advanced Life SupportHazmat Awareness CertificationMust possess ICS 100, 200, and NIMS 700, 800Must have completed Weapons of Mass Destruction or CBRNE Awareness trainingPreferred:PHTLS/ITLSAssociate DegreeCertifications 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 SupportAHA Pediatric Advanced Life SupportHazmat Awareness CertificationMust possess ICS 100, 200, and NIMS 700, 800Must have completed Weapons of Mass Destruction or CBRNE Awareness trainingScheduling Requirements:Per Diem- The employee must provide 10 shifts of availability and work 6 shifts over 3 months. Essential Functions:Conducts self in a professional, dignified, and compassionate manner at all timesCapable of communicating clearly, effectively, professionally, and in the English language via written and verbal meansNotifies Supervisor of any deficiencies regarding maintenance, equipment, or suppliesNotifies Supervisor immediately of any unusual circumstancesProvides treatment in accordance with established patient care protocolsOperates department vehicles in accordance with all applicable NJ Motor Vehicle Laws and MH driving related policiesRequired to complete department specific continuing programs in addition to those required by the State of New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical ServicesExpected to complete all patient care documentation in accordance with the MH Documentation ProcedureInteracts professionally with partners, patients, management, colleagues from other EMS agencies, public safety personnel, and other healthcare providers and members of the publicExpected to perform routine duties intended to keep them safe and facilitate their ability to provide patient careThis 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.