EMT
About The Position
This role involves rendering emergency medical care to sick, disabled, or injured individuals based on their signs, symptoms, or complaints. The EMT will communicate via two-way radio with dispatch, assist in transporting patients using movement devices, and drive a licensed ambulance from the scene to a medical facility. Responsibilities also include completing run information forms, inspecting the ambulance for safety compliance, and participating in cleaning, restocking, and disinfecting after each call. The EMT will ensure run sheets are completely filled out, AED and portable suction unit batteries are charged, and notify a supervisor of any deficiencies. They will also ensure medical release forms are signed when applicable, follow all policies and procedures, assess the need for additional services, and make decisions regarding patient care, hospital destination, and use of services. The role requires the ability to read maps, knowledge of roadways, perform duties in stressful situations, express compassion, establish effective working relationships, and possess knowledge of NJAC Statute 8:40 and other relevant EMS regulations.
Requirements
- One Year (1) EMT experience
- NJ EMT/EMP-P Certified
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider
- HazMat Training at the awareness level or higher
- NIMS 700 ICS-100 CEVO II / III certification within 3 months of employment
- Current Drivers License
Responsibilities
- Renders emergency medical care to sick, disabled or injured individual(s) based on signs, symptoms or complaints.
- Communicates via two-way radio with dispatch.
- Assists in the transporting of a patient(s) with patients movement devices.
- Drivers a licensed ambulance from the scene to a medical facility.
- Completes run information form documenting the care provided to the patient.
- Inspects the ambulance before and after calls for compliance with safety regulations.
- Participates in cleaning, restocking and disinfecting after each call.
- Performs other duties as requested or required by EMS management.
- Assures that each run sheet is completely filled out with all the required information.
- Assures that the battery on each AED and portable suction unit is charged.
- Notifies a supervisor of any deficiencies regarding maintenance, equipment, or supplies.
- Have all medical release forms signed when applicable.
- Insures all policies and procedures are followed on each response.
- Assesses the need for additional services and makes the appropriate requests.
- Make decisions regarding patient care, hospital destination and use of services.
- Ability to read a map, knowledge of State, County and other public roadways.
- Ability to perform duties in stressful and sometimes life-threatening situations.
- Ability to express understanding and compassion to patients and others in a crisis situation.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and public.
- Knowledge of NJAC Statue 8:40.
- Knowledge of other standards, rules, regulations, and policies related to EMS.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
