Paramedic - Full Time Night - $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs professional and technical duties to render basic and advanced life support care in the pre-hospital emergency care setting.

EDUCATION:

Associates degree required. Bachelors degree preferred. National Registry Paramedic or New Jersey State Certified MICP required. BCLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required. ICS - 100, 200, 700, 800 certifications required. CCEMT-P preferred.

EXPERIENCE:
Minimum one year experience in the pre-hospital or emergency transportation field.

SPECIAL SKILLS:
Driver`s License - current and valid driver's license. Employees must adhere to all procedural guidelines in HR Policy 1-13 including demonstrating an acceptable driving record for the duration of their employment as long as driving continues to be a responsibility of the job. Highly adaptable with strong interpersonal skills, sound written and verbal communication skills. Ability to perform work accurately and pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to function competently in stressful situations and a changing work environment related to changing patient needs, including working with patients with acute, chronic and complex disease processes and those who are dying. Ability to work cooperatively within the health system; with patients and family members; and with multidisciplinary team members, perform job related responsibilities and respond quickly to emergency situations. Ability to use critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills effectively, problem solve and deliver care.

Area of Talent: Allied Health & Technical

Organization: The Valley Hospital

Department: VH M.I.C.U.

Shift: Night

Full Time

Schedule: Varies

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