Paramedic at Hunterdon Health Care System – Flemington, New Jersey

Position Summary

Provides the highest quality advanced life support care wherever the emergent situation arises.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Provide “911” MICU coverage of a predetermined, geographic response region. Provide Advanced and Basic Life Support to all life-threatening requests for service.

2. Maintain MICU vehicles, quarters, equipment, and medication inventory as detailed in the “Daily Shift Responsibilities” form.

3. Complete and distribute Electronic Patient Care Reports and all required documentation necessary for statistics and record keeping.

4. Operate MICU vehicle in emergency and non-emergency situations.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

● High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred:

● Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s 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)

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

Preferred:

● Technical Training in Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)

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. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).