Paramedic - Part Time Days

About the role

The Paramedic represents Holy Name Hospital and the Holy Name ER Physicians in the community by providing state-of-the-art, pre-hospital care in accordance with the philosophies and practices of Holy Name Hospital's Mobile Intensive Care Program and the New Jersey State Department of Health statutes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Absorbs charge responsibilities in the field including the organization of patient care and scene control.
• Serves as a patient advocate.
• Responsible for assessing scene safety prior to entering, including observing for any potential hazards and utilizes protective clothing and equipment as necessary.
• Obtains pertinent data from patients, families, bystanders, and/or identification found on patient.
• Observes, records, and reports patient’s symptoms, activity, reactions, and any changes in patient’s condition utilizing specific assessment techniques.
• Supervises Basic Life Support in the provisions of care to patients requiring Advanced Life Support.
• Performs critical care, Advanced Life Support, treatment modalities, special procedures, etc., as ordered by the Base Physician or per standing orders in cases of radio failure according to NJ Department of Health standards and the Holy Name Hospital policies and Procedures.
• Appropriately uses standing orders in the delivery of patient’s care as per NJ 8:41-10.1 thru 10.13.
• Appropriately treats patients during periods of radio failure as per 8:41-3.8.
• Performs duties within scope of practice as defined in 8:41-4.17.
• Performs approved skills and procedures as per 8:31-7-2.
• Maintains equipment in clean, safe and proper working order.
• Performs equipment, medication, and supplies inventory at the beginning of each shift, noting any problems on the vehicle checksheet.
• Properly identifies and disposes of all waste materials.
• Maintains controlled substances count, documents usage, waste and expirations in Narcotic log.
• Operates MICU vehicles in a safe and responsible manner at all times, including the appropriate use of emergency lights and sirens as per 8:41-3.9.
• Shares with the Coordinator and /or Clinical Supervisor, the responsibility of orientation of new employees.
• Provides in-service education to BLS, police, fire, rescue, nursing and others as required.
• Represents Holy Name Hospital by participating in public relations programs as requested.
• Performs, when necessary, any of the approved MICU procedures within the ER in an emergency situation under the direction of the physician.
• Keeps accurate records of all dispatched calls on daily log.
• Orders, stocks and keeps records of supplies received through Pharmacy, Storeroom etc.
• Keeps an up-to-date log of skills and CEU’s as required by OEMS and submits data to the Clinical Supervisor for the timely recertification.
• Maintains a positive, professional image.
• Participates effectively in evaluation procedures by providing data for assessment of clinical performance.
• Participates in formal self-evaluation by identifying areas of strength and limitation.
• Sets and participates in education programs and workshops to increase professional competency and meet personnel and professional goals.
• Understands legal consequences associated with Emergency Medical Services.
• Identifies unsafe patient care practices and assumes responsibility for intervention.
• Actively participates on committees as requested.
• Functions as a positive role model.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience in patient evaluation and care is required along with equipment maintenance procedures.
• Prior hospital EMS experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Effective and proper documentation experience.

Benefits

At Holy Name, we believe in rewarding every team member with more than a paycheck—we invest in your future and well-being. Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life. We offer low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions, and access to on-site child care. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on-site parking.

Pay

Pay Range: $33.00/hour - $40.50/hour

Schedule

Not specified