Paramedic

Job Title: Paramedic

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: MH Hudson MICU

Req #: 0000244159

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $36.98 - $45.72 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.

Education/Certification Requirements:

High School Graduate or GED required; Associate degree preferred

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

PHTLS/ITLS preferred,

Hazmat Awareness Certification

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

Must have completed Weapons of Mass Destruction or CBRNE Awareness training,

Physical Demands of the Position:

Standing, walking, running, sitting, stooping, kneeling, bending, twisting, reaching, grasping, or crawling

Communications (talking, writing, and hearing), far vision (100 feet or more), near vision (10 inches or less),

Exerting 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects,

Carrying up to fifty pounds of equipment up to half a mile on uneven ground,

Safely lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling patients up to 100lbs on their own or 200lbs with assistance,

Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

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,