Emergency Medical Technician Division of Emergency Management, Department of Public Safety

Cpa Firm • Hackensack, NJ

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About The Position

This employment opportunity is to serve as an Emergency Medical Technician. Under direction, drives or rides an ambulance to a specific location to provide emergency medical treatment, provides treatment both at the scene and on the return trip to the hospital; does related duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with NJ driving privileges.
• Successful completion of pre-employment EMT core competency evaluation, written and practical.
• Active, valid certification as an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic. Certification issued by National Registry or New Jersey.
• Valid AHA Basic Life Support certification.
• Minimum of 1 year 911 riding experience, 2 years preferred.
• Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) preferred or successful completion within 6 months of employment.
• ICS-100, 200, 700, 800, Hazmat Awareness required.
• Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO) or Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) preferred or required within 6 months of employment.
• The EMT must be able to pass a medical evaluation and a respirator fit test and wear an N95 particulate filter respirator mask in accordance with PSOSHA standards as a condition of employment.
• The EMT must be in good physical condition, able to work in all weather and environmental conditions and able to lift and move patients in all circumstances.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English / Spanish skills preferred.
• Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) preferred or successful completion within 6 months of employment.
• Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO) or Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) preferred or required within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Answers all calls for emergency medical treatment.
• Drives ambulance to required location, parks ambulance in a safe location, and creates a safe traffic environment by placement of road flares, removal of debris, and redirection of traffic.
• Determines the nature and extent of injury and establishes priorities for emergency care.
• Administers emergency care such as opening and maintaining an airway, giving positive pressure ventilation, and cardio-resuscitation.
• Stops bleeding by bandaging or tourniquets, treats shock, immobilizes fractures, and provides initial care of poisoned and burn patients.
• Searches for medical identification emblem as a clue for providing emergency care.
• Extricates patients from entrapment.
• Radios the dispatcher for additional help if needed.
• Prepares victims for transportation in an ambulance and cares for patient on return trip to hospital.
• Cares for patient on return trip to hospital.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wages
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance and Employee Wellness Programs

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED