Paramedic

Job Overview Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better — advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Paramedic is responsible for providing Advanced Life Support (ALS) services. Provides quality pre‑hospital care to individuals of all age groups when delivering emergency care and transportation. Assures the safe and prompt transportation of patients while ensuring that the care is performed in a timely, professional manner. This is a professional job that must remain flexible and may include working in hazardous conditions and in uncontrolled environments while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). The position requires the use of critical thinking skills to assess, triage, communicate, treat and transport patients of all ages and populations in various settings, including emergency and non‑emergency transport, standby and special events, and other settings where ALS services and/or care by the paramedic may be provided. The paramedic must be able to integrate care seamlessly with all other emergency agencies including police, fire, other ALS and BLS, as well as healthcare providers in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Patient care reports must be completed on each patient. Daily operational tasks are also required in support of the department. All actions must be in accordance with all the State of New Jersey Guidelines in (N.J.A.C. 8:41) regarding Mobile Intensive Care Paramedics (MICP) / Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) and in compliance with HMH protocols, policies, and procedures for the provision of ALS services. Join a team that serves Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Union Counties and make a difference where it matters most! Responsibilities Respond to calls in a timely manner. Assist and support all public safety personnel and other healthcare providers when rendering patient care. Perform assessments and utilize critical thinking to identify a patient’s condition and determine a course of treatment. Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures. Identify needs of the patient population served and modify and deliver care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.). Provide effective pre‑hospital care by obtaining essential data from the patient, patient’s family and other available sources. Complete a thorough physical examination so that appropriate interventions can be performed as indicated. Observe, record, and report all pertinent medical information to the medical control physician in an organized manner. Update the medical control physician, or designee, as necessary. Attend to the needs of the patient in a timely manner, keeping the patient comfortable in all weather conditions during transport. Operate motor vehicles safely and professionally, in compliance with all laws and rules governing same, abiding by HMH policies and/or guidelines for emergency vehicle operation, and with due regard for the public, alternating driving responsibilities in a reasonable fashion with partners. Perform and document a daily vehicle and equipment check and walk around of the vehicle to check for any hazards before operating the vehicle. Maintain adequate fuel levels and fluid levels (if applicable) of vehicles. Maintain the vehicle interior in a clean manner and remove trash and other debris. Demonstrate the safe and appropriate use of all vehicle equipment. Appropriately park and secure the vehicle when left unattended. Operate wireless communication devices in a professional manner, to accept and acknowledge dispatches, to obtain medical control, etc. Cooperate and assist with the Quality Assurance program utilized by HMH to evaluate the overall quality of care given, to document trends, to resolve problems and to monitor patient outcomes. Provide complete verbal handoff when transferring care to a receiving healthcare provider as per HMH policy. Complete a patient care report in a timely manner for each patient contact according to HMH policy and applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations, alternating documentation responsibilities in a reasonable fashion with partners. Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all controlled dangerous substances in accordance with HMH and departmental policies and guidelines. Be responsible for routine troubleshooting, maintenance and cleaning of EMS equipment, vehicles, and station facilities. Promptly report all equipment failures and/or problems in a manner consistent with department guidelines and HMH incident reporting procedures. Document and report all unusual events/incidents/occurrences in accordance with HMH policy and department‑specific procedures. Maintain par levels of necessary supplies, including all equipment and supplies stocked in vehicles and quarters, cleaning and repairing as necessary, throughout the shift. Properly dispose of soiled linen and regulated medical waste in accordance with HMH policy. Provide education within the scope and training of a paramedic and as directed by leadership. Be responsible for baseline and continuing knowledge of HMH’s policies and procedures, and all applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations concerning emergency medical services, advanced life support services, paramedic certification, and other topics relevant to the role of a paramedic at HMH. Be responsible for ensuring copies of all required certifications are current and submitted to department leadership in accordance with HMH policy, and for notifying leadership immediately if a required certification cannot be validated at any time for any reason. Maintain clinical competency by participating in all required training and individualized patient care quality reviews, as per HMH policy and practices, as well as state and federal licensure and certification standards. Provide excellent customer service and initiate service recovery when necessary. Serve as a preceptor for paramedic students when assigned. Serve as a Field Training Officer when assigned. May serve in the role of an Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT‑B). Behave in accordance with HMH Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior, conducting oneself in a professional and dignified manner at all times, so as to preserve the public’s perception of HMH as New Jersey’s leading healthcare provider. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs. Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS‑100 or Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS‑100.b or Introduction to Incident Command System for Healthcare/Hospitals or National Incident Management System. Incident Command System, ICS‑200 or ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents or Applying ICS to Healthcare Organizations. ICS‑700.a National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction or NIMS‑700 National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction. IS‑800.D: National Response Framework, An Introduction. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred Associate’s degree. Licenses And Certifications Required Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic Certification or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians – Paramedic Certification or Mobile Intensive Care Nurse Certification. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification or BLS Instructor Trainer. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification or ACLS Instructor Certification. Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification or PALS Instructor Certification. Valid Driver’s License from a USA state. CEVO Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator training or EVOC Emergency Vehicle Operations Course within 90 days of hire. Working Conditions Provides care to the ALS patient that involves lifting of patients, carrying of equipment and the climbing in and out of ambulances and tight spaces. Lifts a minimum of 100 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 100 lbs. and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day. Benefits In addition to our compensation for full‑time and part‑time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hackensack Meridian Health