Paramedic - Per Diem

Job Overview

Paramedic – Per Diem at Hackensack Meridian Health – Edison, New Jersey. Requisition 2025‑161080. Shift: Day. Status:
Per Diem.

• Respond to emergency calls in a timely manner.
• Assist and support public safety personnel and healthcare providers during patient care.
• Perform patient assessments and utilize critical thinking for treatment decisions.
• Document patient care reports and maintain accurate medical records.
• Operate EMS vehicles safely, perform pre‑transport patient care, and adhere to HMH protocols.
• Participate in quality assurance programs, provide verbal handoffs, and maintain controlled substance documentation.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment condition, dispose of regulated waste safely, and keep supplies stocked.
• Serve as a preceptor or field training officer when assigned.
• Adhere to HMH Code of Conduct, maintain professional conduct, and ensure certifications remain current.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and instructor certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification and instructor certification.
• Valid driver’s license from a U.S. state.
• CEVO Certified Emergency Vehicle Operations training or EVOC course within 90 days of hire.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite).

• Associate’s degree.

• Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic Certification or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians – Paramedic Certification or Mobile Intensive Care Nurse Certification.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification or BLS Instructor Trainer.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification or ACLS Instructor Certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification or PALS Instructor Certification.
• Valid Driver’s License from a U.S. state.
• CEVO Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator training or EVOC Emergency Vehicle Operations Course within 90 days of hire.

• Physical exertion: lifts and transports patients, carries equipment, climbs in/out of ambulances and tight spaces.
• Minimum of 100 lbs. lift, push, pull. 4 hours of standing per shift.

Minimum hourly rate $37.25. Compensation determined at offer time and may vary based on experience, education, and location.

Hackensack Meridian Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.

Apply today to join our dedicated Paramedic team.