Paramedic Jobs in New Jersey

Job Title: Paramedic Company: Virtua Location: Mount Laurel, NJ Description: Department Marketing StatementWhy do people love working at Virtua* The Virtua Experience It's a culture of respect, support and continual learning that ensures an exceptional environment for our employees.and our patients. Our warm, patient-focused culture has developed through very specific values that are well understood and reinforced across our organization, day in and day out. It's this attention to detail that has placed Virtua among the Philadelphia Business Journal's Best Places to Work - three years in a row. (Inducted into special Hall of Fame category). Virtua Health carries forth a commitment to the communities of South Jersey. As one of the region's largest employers we know that, more than anything, our people create the Virtua Experience - starting with senior leadership that is committed to developing employees at every step of their careers. It is strengthened every time we hire talented, dedicated individuals and provide them with leading technology and ongoing opportunities to grow.ResponsibilitiesRole Statement: (Provide 1 to 3 sentences describing the role of the job) Provides Advanced Life Support in the emergency setting under the direction of a Medical Command Physician, to the community and surrounding areas. Has accountability for the Advanced Life Support needs of the pre-hospital patient, including assessment, and use of verbal and/or written protocols of the medical director. Job Essentials: (List 5 or more of the job's major responsibilities) -Performs as integral part of the health care team, accepts/follows direction from Medical Command and provides quality ALS care in pre-hospital setting using established protocols. Performs BLS and patient education as needed. -Performs accurate and competent patient assessment and accurately reports findings to medical command, then renders appropriate patient care. -Medication administration including indications, contraindications, dosage and side effects of MICU approved medications for all age groups including infants, children, adults and geriatric patients, while adhering to all medication policies and protocols. Responsible for narcotic inventory. -Performs vehicle and equipment check at start of shift and documents same, then ensures that the vehicle and ready room are sufficiently stocked and ready for service by performing inventory activities, i.e. vehicle and equipment pick up / delivery, etc. -Operates MICU vehicles in a safe, defensive and courteous manner. Demonstrates knowledge of motor vehicle law - adheres to driving policies at all times, ensures the vehicle is fueled and operable and reports problems in a timely manner. -Participates in education of students, orientation and training of new staff and others, by assuming role as secondary or occasional preceptor. Monitors student performance during shift and gives guidance to help student focus or obtain needed skills. Educational Requirements, Qualifications: (Indicate years of similar job experience required) Graduate of a recognized Paramedic Training Program. Certified as a Paramedic by the Commissioner of Health & Senior Services of the State of New Jersey. Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to the professional rescuer level and American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Must maintain continuing education requirements, including annual BLS/ ALS skill evaluations. Must have a valid Driver's License recognized by the State of New Jersey and driving record must meet insurance company standards/ requirements.Pay,Benefits, & Work ScheduleYou'll love our benefits, too. As a Caring Culture, Virtua provides a rewarding workplace that allows every member of our team to experience personal and professional growth, while achieving an important work/life balance. Our benefits program is dedicated to your personal health and wellbeing and offers everything from a generous 401(k)* program and medical and dental coverage options to tuitiRJC:1066

Job Title: Paramedic Company: University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey Location: Newark, NJ Description: MULTIPLE POSITIONSPHYSICAL DEMANDS: The Paramedic must be in excellent physical condition, able to work in all weather and environmental conditions, able to lift and move patients in all circumstance. The Paramedic must be able to perform all duties consistent with providing BLS and ALS in the pre-hospital environment. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The Paramedic will, on a routine and daily basic, be required to see, hear, smell, speak, sit, walk, lift, drive, and communicate in English both verbally and in writing. In certain situations the Paramedic may be required Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Paramedic must have at least two (2) years EMS experience. It is preferred that the Paramedic have at least two (2) years of EMS driving experience with satisfactory driving record and possess a valid Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or a Basic or International Trauma Life Support (BTLS or ITLS) provider card. The Paramedic must be able to pass a medical evaluation and a respirator fit test and wear an N95 particulate filter respirator mask in accordance with PEOSHA standards as a condition of employment. Bi-lingual English/Spanish skills preferred. The Paramedic must possess and maintain current and active credentials in good standing (as determined by initial and periodic Primary Source Verification) as follows: NJ Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic or NJ Mobile Intensive Care Nurse Certification Driver's license with NJ driving privileges. Driver's license must be in accordance with the DOT/MVC regulations for the type/size/weight of the vehicle(s) as assigned. Must be an authorized driver approved by Logistical Services. American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for the Healthcare Provider AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider OR Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals Advanced (PEPP-A) Provider Incident Command System (ICS) Level 100 National Incident Management System (NIMS) Awareness Responsibilities: The primary purpose of the Paramedic is to provide and direct prehospital Basic and Advanced Life Support (BLS, ALS) in all weather conditions, in concert with other EMS employees and as a member of the patient care team under the direction of a licensed Medical Control Physician (MCP) and under the supervision of an EMS Supervisor, to patients of all ages and from all populations who experience any serious illness or injury, using age and population appropriate equipment and techniques to safely assess, treat, lift and move patients to the transport vehicle, and transport them to an appropriate medical facility, while completing all required documentation and other assigned duties supporting efficient EMS operations and representing UMDNJ, UH, and EMS in a positive and professional manner. UMDNJ offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package including on-site fitness center & child care. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. For more information, visit www.umdnj.edu/hrweb.

Job Title: Paramedic Faculty Position - Fall Semester 2010 Company: Location: Cranford, NJ Description: Institution: Union County College Position Title: Paramedic Faculty Position - Fall Semester 2010 Job Location: Cranford, NJ Description: TITLE: Paramedic Faculty Position - Fall Semester 2010 DEPARTMENT: Biology and Allied Health REPORTS TO: Program Director and Department Chair TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Temporary Full-Time position for one academic year with a possibility for renewal. General Description: Faculty member's responsibilities shall be teaching courses as assigned, student advertisement, assistance with registration, participation on College committees and involvement in professional development activities. Responsibilities: 1. Teaches assigned courses in accordance with description published in catalog and the approved course outline, in accordance with schedule of classes and incorporating alternative approaches, technologies and methods when possible. 2. Meets all scheduled class meetings and all scheduled office hours. 3. Advises Department Chairperson/Program Director of absences in a timely manner. 4. Maintains accurate grade and attendance records for students enrolled in classes and submits required reports to Department Chairperson/Program Director and/or Student Records Office. 5. Cooperates with Program Director/Department Chairperson in developing and revising courses of study and curricula. 6. Incorporates an appreciation of diverse lifestyles, cultures and national perspectives into courses. 7. Submits progress reports on students for counseling and record keeping purposes and discusses with counselors and other appropriate personnel any problems of students which may require special attention. 8. Advises students and/or performs special assigned duties related to registration. Serves as faculty advisor to student organizations (voluntary) and provides for interaction with students outside the classroom environment. 9. Engages in assessment of learning outcomes and demonstrates the use of the results of these assessments in course planning. 10. Specifies competency based student outcomes as the objectives of all courses. 11. Serves on college-wide committees. 12. Attends scheduled departmental, discipline and general faculty and staff meetings. 13. Plans in advance to ensure availability of supplies, textbooks, and classroom equipment requisite to successful teaching of assigned classes. 14. Incorporates the use of the library into courses, uses writing as an instructional method, and utilizes computing and other academic technologies in courses when possible. 15. Engages in continual professional development activities as specified by the licensing agency and appropriate academic officer. 16. Participates in preparation and maintaining national accreditation by developing action plans based on data gained from validation of student performance and process improvement related to clinical courses of the paramedic program. 17. Facilitates positive relations with hospital affiliates. Periodically visiting clinical sites to promote open communication and validation of clinical hours being completed by students. 18. Performs Rapid Sequence Intubation and Terminal Competency of all students in program. 19. Assists in providing the Paramedic Preceptor Course to clinical affiliates. 20. Acts as a resource to the Program Director for improving the program. 21. Attends convocation and graduation exercises. 22. Adheres to professional standards of procedures. 23. Maintains all professional licenses as outline in NJAC 8:41A 24. Represents the College and the paramedic profession in the community in a positive manner. 25. Adheres to College policies and procedures. Qualifications: * Master's Degree in Paramedics or a related field required. * Current NJ Paramedic license with a minimum of 5 years experience. Current Instructor certifications in advanced courses related to discipline. * Demonstrated master of subject matter of discipline; including but not limited to National Education Standards, National EMS Agenda for the Future, CoAEMSP Accreditation standards, NJAC 8:41 and NJAC 8:41A, and NJ Paramedic Scope of Practice and Medication Formulary information. * Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduates. * Willingness to use alternative educational delivery. Medical simulation experience preferred. * Commitment to incorporation of library, computers, writing and a culturally diverse perspective into the curriculum. * Knowledge of competency-based education. * Commitment to the practice of providing for out-of-class interaction with students. * Fundamental competency in the use of information technology. * Commitment to continued assessment of the teaching-learning process and its outcomes. * Commitment to continual professional growth and development. If you are interested in the above job position, please email your resume with a cover letter (in WORD format) to Register to View and reference job #36-10 in the subject line of the email. Union County College is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer committed to diversity. aid:29365174Ad ID: 5427735