PD Paramedic

PD ParamedicReq #:0000121636Category:ParamedicStatus:Per DiemShift:DayFacility:RWJBH Mobile Health (EMS)Department:MH Southern MICULocation:Mobile Health, 600 River Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701Looking to build a career instead of just having a job? We have many opportunities for advancement, great benefits including tuition reimbursement, and benefits for Full time and Part time positions.For Paramedics, we have:

For FT Paramedics - a retention agreement that is available. This is distributed at 1 year, 3 years and 5 years.

A top-notch clinical education program - we want to ensure that our Paramedics retain their education with refreshers for recertification, as well as grow with many educational opportunities available.

If at some point you want to move into a completely different position in a different part of the RWJBH system, we are a culture that supports transfers. Come join us at a great place to work!

Responsibilities:The MICP will provide 9-1-1 Advanced Life Support services in the areas that we serve.Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent, Associates Degree preferred.

NJ Paramedic (MICP) or National Registry Paramedic ( eligible for reciprocity)

AHA Basic Life Support

AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support

PHTLS/ITLS preferred

A valid driver's license in the state of residence that meets our standards

HAZMAT Awareness

CBRNE/WMD Awareness

ICS 100

ICS 200

NIMS 700

ICS 800

Additional Information:About Emergency Medical ServicesNow as the largest unified EMS provider in the state, RWJBH EMS serves as the system-wide EMS Division for the RWJBarnabas Health. Achieved by unifying and growing the previously established divisions including RWJ Mobile Health Services (New Brunswick, Somerset, and Hamilton), Rahway MICU, and Jersey City Medical Center EMS.RWJBH EMS has been continuously providing emergency medical services (EMS) since 1982 to a coverage area that spans 9 counties in New Jersey and over 20 municipalities. We are a comprehensive EMS division that provides basic life support (BLS), advanced life support (ALS), specialty care transport (SCT), EMS communications, EMS and trauma education, community outreach, injury prevention education, and EMS disaster response and education. As the largest EMS provider in the state and one of the largest in the country, RWJBH EMS treats and transports more than 120,000 patients annually.RWJBH EMS is dedicated to delivering our patients high-quality treatment and transportation with compassion, dignity, empathy, and respect. As the region s needs for healthcare evolve, new challenges arise. RWJBH EMS meets these challenges with state of the art equipment, a modern fleet, a superior communications center, and a dedicated team of medical directors and leadership. Most importantly, we have skilled, caring EMS professionals who make us proud every day.RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer