Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Part Time

Hackensack Meridian Health • Lakewood Township, NJ

96d • $24

About The Position

An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides Basic Life Support (BLS) services for both emergency and non-emergency requests for service assigned by the appropriate dispatch authority in a timely professional manner. Assures the safe and prompt transportation of patients while ensuring that the care is performed in a timely, professional manner. This is a professional job that must remain flexible and may include working in hazardous conditions and in uncontrolled environments while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). The position requires the use of critical thinking skills to assess, triage, communicate, treat and transport patients of all ages and populations in various settings, including emergency and non-emergency transport, standby and special events, and other settings where BLS services and/or care by the EMT may be provided. The EMT must be able to integrate care seamlessly with all other emergency agencies including police, fire, ALS and other BLS, as well as healthcare providers in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Patient care reports must be completed on each patient. Daily operational tasks are also required in support of the department. All actions must be in accordance with all the State of New Jersey Regulations in (N.J.A.C. 8:40) regarding Emergency Medical Technicians, and in compliance with HMH protocols, policies, and procedures for the provision of BLS services.

Requirements

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100 or equivalent.
• ICS-200 Incident Command System or equivalent.
• ICS-700.a National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction or equivalent.
• IS-800.D: National Response Framework, An Introduction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of BLS experience.
• 911 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls in a timely manner.
• Assists and supports all public safety personnel and other healthcare providers when rendering patient care.
• Assesses the patient and provides pre-hospital basic life support treatment in accordance with each patient's condition.
• Observes and reports any pertinent changes in the patient's condition or behavior to other clinicians both during care and at the handoff of care.
• Attends to the needs of the patient in a timely manner, keeping the patient comfortable in all weather conditions during transport.
• Identifies needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs.
• Provides effective pre-hospital care by obtaining essential data from the patient, patient's family and other available sources.
• Completes a thorough physical examination so that appropriate interventions can be performed as indicated.
• Operates motor vehicles safely and professionally, in compliance with all laws and rules governing same.
• Performs and documents a daily vehicle and equipment check and walk around of the vehicle to check for any hazards before operating the vehicle.
• Maintains adequate fuel levels and fluid levels of vehicles.
• Maintains the vehicle interior in a clean manner and removes trash and other debris.
• Demonstrates the safe and appropriate use of all vehicle equipment.
• Operates wireless communication devices in a professional manner.
• Cooperates and assists with the Quality Assurance program utilized by HMH.
• Provides complete verbal handoff when transferring care to a receiving healthcare provider.
• Completes a patient care report in a timely manner for each patient contact.
• Documents and reports all unusual events/incidents/occurrences in accordance with HMH policy.
• Responsible for routine troubleshooting, maintenance and cleaning of EMS equipment, vehicles, and station facilities.
• Maintains par levels of necessary supplies, including all equipment and supplies stocked in vehicles and quarters.
• Properly disposes of soiled linen and regulated medical waste in accordance with HMH policy.
• Provides education within the scope and training of an EMT and as directed by leadership.
• Responsible for baseline and continuing knowledge of HMH's policies and procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring copies of all required certifications are current and submitted to department leadership.
• Maintains clinical competency by participating in all required training and individualized patient care quality reviews.
• Provides excellent customer service and initiates service recovery when necessary.
• Behaves in accordance with HMH Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement benefits

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees