Emergency Medical Technician - EMT

Hackensack Meridian Health•Red Bank, NJ

About The Position

An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides Basic Life Support (BLS) for emergency and non-emergency calls assigned by the appropriate dispatch authority. The EMT assesses, triages, communicates with, treats, and transports patients of all ages in a timely and professional manner, including during emergency and non-emergency transports, standby assignments, special events, and other settings where BLS services are needed. The position requires critical thinking, flexibility, and the ability to work in hazardous conditions and uncontrolled environments while using appropriate personal protective equipment. The EMT coordinates care with public safety agencies, other emergency medical services, and healthcare providers in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role includes completing patient care reports, maintaining vehicles and equipment, and carrying out daily operational tasks. All work must comply with New Jersey regulations, HMH protocols, policies, and procedures governing BLS services. The team serves Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Union Counties.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent GED program.
Completion of ICS-100 or an accepted equivalent course in incident command or healthcare incident command.
Completion of ICS-200 or an accepted equivalent course in incident command.
Completion of ICS-700.a or NIMS-700.
Completion of IS-800.D: National Response Framework, An Introduction.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills, which may include Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
Current New Jersey EMT certification, current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians - EMT Basic certification, or basic EMT certification from a state with direct reciprocity with New Jersey. Eligible non-New Jersey EMTs must obtain New Jersey EMT certification within six months of hire.
AHA Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Certification or BLS 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.
Ability to perform assigned duties throughout the shift and lift and move patients and equipment in varied circumstances.
Ability to drive an emergency vehicle in all lighting and weather conditions while complying with applicable statutes and regulations.
Ability, with one partner of equal strength and agility, to lift and move a fully loaded ambulance stretcher weighing at least 350 pounds from ground level to ambulance compartment level, hold it for at least 60 seconds, and safely load and unload it.
Ability to carry approximately 50 pounds of EMS equipment from a vehicle to a patient, including distances up to one-half mile, without assistance.
Ability to perform fine motor skills in a moving ambulance without undue attempts or causing patient injury or pain.
Ability to visualize small objects in poor lighting and confined spaces.
Ability to walk extended distances without difficulty or rest while carrying heavy equipment.
Ability to hear faint noises in uncontrolled environments.
Ability to write legibly in English using various communication methods and accurately convey information and circumstances.
Ability to communicate clearly and expeditiously in spoken English with sufficient volume in loud environments.

Nice To Haves

Two years of BLS experience.
911 experience.

Responsibilities

Respond to calls in a timely manner and assist public safety personnel and healthcare providers in rendering patient care.
Assess patients and provide pre-hospital basic life support appropriate to their condition; observe, document, and report relevant changes in condition or behavior.
Attend to patients' needs and comfort during transport, including in varying weather conditions.
Adapt care and communication to the needs of the patient population, including differences in age, culture, language, hearing, vision, development, education, and literacy.
Gather essential patient information, perform a thorough physical examination, provide indicated interventions, and communicate organized medical information to the medical control physician.
Operate emergency vehicles safely and professionally in compliance with laws, regulations, and HMH guidelines, sharing driving responsibilities reasonably with partners.
Complete daily vehicle and equipment checks, inspect for hazards, maintain vehicle fuel and fluid levels, and keep vehicle interiors clean.
Use vehicle equipment safely, and appropriately park and secure vehicles when unattended.
Use wireless communication devices professionally to acknowledge dispatches and obtain medical control.
Cooperate with HMH quality assurance activities, including care evaluation, trend documentation, problem resolution, and patient-outcome monitoring.
Provide a complete verbal handoff when transferring care to a receiving healthcare provider.
Complete a timely patient care report for each patient contact and document unusual events according to HMH policy and applicable laws and regulations.
Troubleshoot, maintain, and clean EMS equipment, vehicles, and station facilities; promptly report equipment failures and problems.
Maintain required supply levels in vehicles and quarters, cleaning and repairing supplies as necessary throughout the shift.
Dispose of soiled linen and regulated medical waste in accordance with HMH policy.
Provide education within the EMT's scope and training as directed by leadership.
Maintain knowledge of HMH policies and applicable state and federal statutes and regulations relevant to emergency medical services and EMT certification.
Keep required certifications current, submit copies to department leadership, and promptly notify leadership if a certification cannot be validated.
Maintain clinical competency through required training and individualized patient-care quality reviews.
Provide excellent customer service and initiate service recovery when needed.
Follow HMH's Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior and maintain professional conduct.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.