Paramedic

Company: Hunterdon Health
Location: Flemington
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Job Description:

Position Summary

• Provides the highest quality advanced life support care wherever the emergent situation arises.
  Primary Position Responsibilities
  
  • Provide "911" MICU coverage of a predetermined, geographic response region. Provide Advanced and Basic Life Support to all life-threatening requests for service.
  • Maintain MICU vehicles, quarters, equipment, and medication inventory as detailed in the "Daily Shift Responsibilities" form.
  • Complete and distribute Electronic Patient Care Reports and all required documentation necessary for statistics and record keeping.
  • 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
                            • Preferred:
                              
                              • None

Keywords: Hunterdon Health, Trenton , Paramedic, Healthcare , Flemington, New Jersey