Paramedic

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House,  Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

• Provide pre-hospital Advanced Life Support (ALS) care in all weather conditions, in cooperation with other EMS providers as a member of the patient care team.
• Care will be rendered to patients of all ages who experience any injury or illness, utilizing appropriate equipment and techniques to safely assess, treat, lift, move and transport patients to appropriate medical facilities.
• Complete all required documentation and other assigned duties which support efficient EMS operations while maintaining a professional attitude.

Experience Required

1 year experience within an active EMS system providing Advanced Life Support (ALS) - Preferred

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent

License/Certification Requirements

Current NJ Paramedic certification or eligible for reciprocity, NREMT-P preferred.

Current BLS, ACLS, PALS or PEPP or EPC certifications.

ICS-100 or equivalent and IS-700 or equivalent upon hire. ICS-200 or equivalent and IS-800 or equivalent within first year of employment.

Current state issued driver's license with clean driving record.

Criteria for Employee Base Fleet Driver Eligibility:

• The driver must be between the ages of twenty-one (21) and seventy-nine (79).
• The driver must show proof of valid personal automobile insurance coverage in the State of New Jersey.
• The driver has no reported driving-related violations or accidents in the past three (3) years

Special Requirements

Full time, 36 hours a week

12 hours shift with weekend/holidays 

Salary Min ($)

USD $29.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $48.00