EMT - Ground Transportation - Belleplain 911 - 7p-7a

Inspira Health•Millville, NJ

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Emergency Medical Services Emergency Medical Technician (DEMS/EMT) provides prehospital care and/or transport to individuals of sudden illness or injury in the designated service and hospitals areas of the DEMS system. The DEMS/EMT will provide inter-facility transport to those individuals needing movement between healthcare facilities as directed. The DEMS/EMT will provide appropriate mutual aid assistance when requested by adjacent services when appropriate. The EMT demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients of all ages, inclusive of neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Additionally, the EMT demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to access data reflective of the patient's status, and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirement relative to his or her age-specific needs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Certified Emergency Medical Technician as recognized by the New Jersey State Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services, as defined by N.J.A.C. Chapter 40.
Maintain current certification in Basic Life Support (American Heart Association).
Valid driver’s license in NJ in accordance with Inspira Health’s Fleet Safety ADM.291IHN.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience.
Additional certifications (PHTLS and PEEP).

Responsibilities

Provides prehospital care and/or transport to individuals of sudden illness or injury.
Provides inter-facility transport to individuals needing movement between healthcare facilities.
Provides appropriate mutual aid assistance when requested by adjacent services.
Provides ALS care to patients of all ages in accordance to the standards set forth by the Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum, the guidelines of the American Heart Association, the American College of Surgeons, the New Jersey State Department of Health - Office of Emergency Medical Services (Chapter 41 of the New Jersey Administrative Code) and EMS Department Policy.
Performs all basic life support skills as required under N.J.A.C. 8:40.
Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established organizational safety rules & practices.
Reports to supervisor in a timely manner any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to patients, staff & visitors.
Reports any problems, failures or damages to supervisor and/or takes appropriate action.
Maintains clean & orderly work area.
Seeks to achieve the highest quality outcomes by following established standards.
Makes effective use of time and completes work accurately.
Remains flexible & open to change.
Identifies priorities & develops work plan accordingly to achieve maximum productivity.