Flight Paramedic, EMS

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Paramedic position is to provide and direct pre-hospital 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 UH, and EMS in a positive and professional manner.

What You’ll Do

• Provide and coordinate pre-hospital Basic and Advanced Life Support (BLS/ALS) services in all weather conditions
• Work collaboratively with EMS personnel as part of the patient care team
• Perform duties under the direction of a licensed Medical Control Physician (MCP) and the supervision of an EMS Supervisor
• Deliver emergency care to patients of all ages and populations experiencing serious illness or injury
• Use age- and population-appropriate equipment and techniques to assess and treat patients safely
• Assess, treat, lift, move, and transport patients to appropriate medical facilities
• Ensure the safe operation of transport vehicles during patient transport
• Complete all required documentation accurately and timely
• Carry out additional assigned duties to support efficient EMS operations
• Represent University Hospital and EMS in a positive, professional manner at all time

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of two (2) years of EMS experience
• Minimum of two (2) years of EMS driving experience with a good driving record
• Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO) training preferred
• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) provider certification preferred
• Ability to pass a medical evaluation and respirator fit test
• Ability to wear an N95 particulate filter respirator mask in accordance with PEOSHA standards as a condition of employment
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred
• Previous experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred
• Must possess and maintain current, active credentials in good standing, as determined by initial and periodic review

What We Offer

• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

Compensation (NJ Job Transparency Law)

The expected hourly range for this position is $36.07- $37.67 per hour, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

Apply Today

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you