Paramedic - Ground Transportation

Position Description

This position is responsible for providing prehospital Advanced Life Support to victims of sudden illness or injury in the designated service areas of the EMS system and provides appropriate mutual aid assistance when requested by adjacent ALS services. The ALS Paramedic demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients of all ages, inclusive of neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics in the ALS and Critical Care environments. Additionally, the ALS Paramedic demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to access data reflective of the patient's status, and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirement relative to his or her age-specific needs.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred Associates Degree or higher.
• 1-3 years of work experience preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

• Valid Driver's License
• Employee must hold or be eligible for reciprocity advanced life provider Paramedic, as recognized by the New Jersey State Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services.
• This includes a certified paramedic as indicated in N.J.A.C. Chapter 41.
• Basic Life Support (AHA Only) required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA Only) required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support required.
• Certification in Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support or International Trauma Life Support is preferred.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Makes effective use of time and completes work accurately.
• Time management and productivity skills.

Position Responsibilities

Safety Awareness:

• Reports any problems, failures or damages to supervisor and/or takes appropriate action.

Productivity/ Time Management:

• Seeks to achieve the highest quality outcomes by following established standards.
• Makes effective use of time and completes work accurately.

ALS Care:

• Provides ALS care to patients of all ages in accordance to the standards set forth by the Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum, the guidelines of the American Heart Association, the American College of Surgeons, the New Jersey State Department of Health - Office of Emergency Medical Services (Chapter 41 of the New Jersey Administrative Code) and EMS Department Policy.

BLS Care:

• Performs all basic life support skills as required under N.J.A.C. 8:40.

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At Inspira Health, you’ll join with the area’s most dedicated and distinguished team to bring quality and compassionate care to our communities. We focus on clinical excellence, providing evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. The scope and depth of our network can open many doors for your learning and career growth.

Our charitable nonprofit health care organization serves communities across southern New Jersey. The network, which traces its roots to 1899, comprises three hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, sleep medicine, cardiac testing, digestive health and wound care, urgent care, imaging and rehabilitation, and primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem and Camden counties.

Inspira is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, disability, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, nationality, sex, gender identity or expression.