Paramedic - Full Time
Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Holmdel
Posted on: April 20, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At
Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better,
healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a
culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are
team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning.
It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for
our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our
mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive
change.The Paramedic is responsible for providing Advanced Life
Support (ALS) services. Provides quality pre-hospital care to
individuals of all age groups when delivering emergency care and
transportation. Assures the safe and prompt transportation of
patients while ensuring that the care is performed in a timely,
professional manner. This is a professional job that must remain
flexible and may include working in hazardous conditions and in
uncontrolled environments while wearing appropriate personal
protective equipment (PPE). The position requires the use of
critical thinking skills to assess, triage, communicate, treat and
transport patients of all ages and populations in various settings,
including emergency and non-emergency transport, standby and
special events, and other settings where ALS services and/or care
by the paramedic may be provided. The paramedic must be able to
integrate care seamlessly with all other emergency agencies
including police, fire, other ALS and BLS, as well as healthcare
providers in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Patient care
reports must be completed on each patient. Daily operational tasks
are also required in support of the department. All actions must be
in accordance with all the State of New Jersey Guidelines in
(N.J.A.C. 8:41) regarding Mobile Intensive Care Paramedics (MICP) /
Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) and in compliance with HMH
protocols, policies, and procedures for the provision of ALS
services.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Paramedic at Hackensack Meridian Health
includes:1. Responds to calls in a timely manner.
2. Assists and supports all public safety personnel and other
healthcare providers when rendering patient care.
3. Performs assessments and utilizes critical thinking to identify
a patient's condition and determine a course of treatment. Assesses
nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize
medical procedures.
4. Identifies needs of the patient population served and modifies
and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age,
culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This
process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or
primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age,
educational, literacy, etc.).
5. Provides effective pre-hospital care by obtaining essential data
from the patient, patient's family and other available sources.
Completes a thorough physical examination so that appropriate
interventions can be performed as indicated. Observes, records, and
reports all pertinent medical information to the medical control
physician in an organized manner. Updates the medical control
physician, or designee, as necessary.
6. Attends to the needs of the patient in a timely manner, keeping
the patient comfortable in all weather conditions during
transport.
7. Operates motor vehicles safely and professionally, in compliance
with all laws and rules governing same, abiding by HMH policies
and/or guidelines for emergency vehicle operation, and with due
regard for the public, alternating driving responsibilities in a
reasonable fashion with partners.
8. Performs and documents a daily vehicle and equipment check and
walk around of the vehicle to check for any hazards before
operating the vehicle.
9. Maintains adequate fuel levels and fluid levels (if applicable)
of vehicles.
10. Maintains the vehicle interior in a clean manner and removes
trash and other debris.
11. Demonstrates the safe and appropriate use of all vehicle
equipment. Appropriately parks and secures the vehicle when left
unattended.
12. Operates wireless communication devices in a professional
manner, to accept and acknowledge dispatches, to obtain medical
control, etc.
13. Cooperates and assists with the Quality Assurance program
utilized by HMH to evaluate the overall quality of care given, to
document trends, to resolve problems and to monitor patient
outcomes.
14. Provides complete verbal handoff when transferring care to a
receiving healthcare provider as per HMH policy.
15. Completes a patient care report in a timely manner for each
patient contact according to HMH policy and applicable State and
Federal statutes and regulations, alternating documentation
responsibilities in a reasonable fashion with partners.
16. Maintains accurate and complete documentation of all controlled
dangerous substances in accordance with HMH and departmental
policies and guidelines.
17. Responsible for routine troubleshooting, maintenance and
cleaning of EMS equipment, vehicles, and station facilities.
Promptly reports all equipment failures and/or problems in a manner
consistent with department guidelines and HMH incident reporting
procedures.
18. Documents and reports all unusual events/incidents/occurrences
in accordance with HMH policy and department-specific
procedures.
19. Maintains par levels of necessary supplies, including all
equipment and supplies stocked in vehicles and quarters, cleaning
and repairing as necessary, throughout the shift.
20. Properly disposes of soiled linen and regulated medical waste
in accordance with HMH policy.
21. Provides education within the scope and training of a paramedic
and as directed by leadership.
22. Responsible for baseline and continuing knowledge of HMH's
policies and procedures, and all applicable State and Federal
statutes and regulations concerning emergency medical services,
advanced life support services, paramedic certification, and other
topics relevant to the role of a paramedic at HMH.
23. Responsible for ensuring copies of all required certifications
are current and submitted to department leadership in accordance
with HMH policy, and for notifying leadership immediately if a
required certification cannot be validated at any time for any
reason.
24. Maintains clinical competency by participating in all required
training and individualized patient care quality reviews, as per
HMH policy and practices, as well as state and federal licensure
and certification standards.
25. Provides excellent customer service and initiates service
recovery when necessary.
26. Serves as a preceptor for paramedic students when assigned.
Serves as a Field Training Officer when assigned.
27. May serve in the role of an Emergency Medical Technician Basic
(EMT-B).
29. Behaves in accordance with HMH Code of Conduct and Standards of
Behavior, conducting oneself in a professional and dignified manner
at all times, so as to preserve the public's perception of HMH as
New Jersey's leading healthcare provider.
29. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:1. High School
diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent
programs.
2. Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100 or Introduction
to Incident Command System, ICS-100.b or Introduction to Incident
Command System for Healthcare/Hospitals or National Incident
Management System.
3. Incident Command System, ICS-200 or ICS for Single Resources and
Initial Action Incidents or Applying ICS to Healthcare
Organizations.
4. ICS-700.a National Incident Management System (NIMS) An
Introduction or NIMS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS)
An Introduction.
5. IS-800.D: National Response Framework, An Introduction
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
7. Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited
to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Education,
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:1. Associate's degree.
Licenses and Certifications Required:1. NJ Mobile Intensive Care
Paramedic (NJ MICP) or Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP) or NJ
Registered Professional Nurse (RN) with Mobile Intensive Care Nurse
(MICN) endorsement.
2. AHA Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Certification or BLS
Instructor Certification.
3. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification or ACLS Instructor
Certification.
4. Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification or PALS Instructor
Certification.
5. Valid Driver's License from a USA state.
6. CEVO Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator training or EVOC
Emergency Vehicle Operations Course within 90 days of hire.
Working Conditions:1. Provides care to the ALS patient that
involves lifting of patients, carrying of equipment and the
climbing in and out of ambulances and tight spaces.
2. Lifts a minimum of 100 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 100
lbs. and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day. If you feel the above
description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities,
then please apply today!
Our Network
Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza
Vaccination Facility
As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to
send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health
network who may have current openings that fit your skills and
experience.
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