Paramedic

Provides advanced life support (ALS) assessment, treatment, and emergency medical care to critically ill and injured patients across the lifespan in the prehospital environment. Care is provided in accordance with New Jersey Department of Health regulations, approved medical protocols, medical direction, and St. Joseph’s Health policies and procedures. 
Performs advanced patient assessment, cardiac monitoring and interpretation, medication administration, vascular access, airway and ventilatory management, and other authorized advanced life support interventions. Works collaboratively with EMS, public safety, hospital, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, timely, evidence-based, and patient-centered care and effective transition of care.

Qualifications
* Minimum Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in a health-related or applicable field. * Current and unrestricted New Jersey Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic (MICP) certification or licensure, as applicable. * Out-of-state paramedic applicants: Must hold a current and unrestricted paramedic license/certification and meet all New Jersey Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) requirements for paramedic reciprocity. Eligible candidates may be sponsored by St. Joseph’s Health to obtain New Jersey Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic (MICP) licensure and must successfully complete all OEMS reciprocity and licensure requirements as a condition of employment. * Minimum of one year of active prehospital experience practicing as a paramedic preferred. * National Registry Paramedic (NRP) certification preferred. * Working knowledge of applicable New Jersey EMS regulations and clinical practice guidelines, including N.J.A.C. 8:41 and 8:41A, as applicable. * Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required. * FEMA/NIMS ICS-100, ICS-200, and IS-700 certifications required. * PHTLS, ITLS, or equivalent approved trauma certification required within six months of hire. * Valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with organizational policy. * CEVO, EVOC, or equivalent approved emergency vehicle operations training required within six months of hire. * Must maintain all required certifications, credentials, competencies, continuing education, and regulatory requirements established by the New Jersey Department of Health and St. Joseph’s Health.

About Us

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.

Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)

• Competitive salary*
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan options with company match**
• Health & Wellness*
• Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• LTD : Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance Options
• Onsite Day care Program

*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

**403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency:  St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law.  The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.

Organization

St. Joseph’s University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state designated trauma center, located on the Paterson campus, regularly accepts referrals of difficult or unusual cases from other hospitals and physicians and performs both complex and routine procedures. 

The Medical Center offers a full complement of specialty and subspecialty services including ambulatory, behavioral health, cardiovascular, emergency/trauma, internal medicine, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic/spine, rehabilitation, surgical specialty, women’s health, imaging and pediatrics. 

The nursing team at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, which includes St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, has held the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, the profession’s highest honor, since 1999. They are also recipients of the prestigious 2010 Magnet Prize™ - one of only 8 Magnet-designated hospitals to ever receive The Magnet Prize, and the only one worldwide to receive the 2010 award.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.