EMT (Per Diem)

Hackensack Meridian Health • Hackensack, NJ

3d • $26

About The Position

An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides Basic Life Support (BLS) services for emergency and non-emergency requests assigned by the appropriate dispatch authority. The EMT safely and promptly transports patients while providing professional care, using critical thinking to assess, triage, communicate, treat, and transport patients of all ages and populations in varied settings. Assignments may include emergency and non-emergency transport, standby coverage, special events, and other situations requiring BLS services. The role may involve hazardous conditions and uncontrolled environments, with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). The EMT coordinates care with police, fire, ALS and other BLS personnel, and healthcare providers in inpatient and outpatient settings. Patient care reports and daily operational tasks are required. All work must comply with New Jersey regulations, HMH protocols, policies, and procedures for BLS services.

The position requires safe operation and upkeep of emergency vehicles and equipment, timely patient assessments and treatment, clear communication and handoffs, complete documentation, and maintenance of clinical competency. The EMT must be capable of performing the listed duties throughout the assigned shift, including physically demanding patient and equipment handling and communication in challenging environments.

The role is listed as per diem. The posted minimum rate is $26.39 per hour. The posting notes that full-time and part-time positions of 20 or more hours per week may be eligible for a benefits package including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits; it does not specify that these benefits apply to this per diem role.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, and/or equivalent GED program.
• Completion of one of the listed introductory Incident Command System courses: ICS-100, ICS-100.b, Introduction to Incident Command System for Healthcare/Hospitals, or National Incident Management System.
• Completion of one of the listed ICS-200 courses: ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, or Applying ICS to Healthcare Organizations.
• Completion of one of the listed NIMS introductory courses: ICS-700.a or NIMS-700.
• 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 platforms.
• Current New Jersey EMT certification, current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT Basic certification, or EMT-basic certification from a state with direct New Jersey reciprocity. 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 U.S. state driver’s license.
• CEVO Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator training or EVOC Emergency Vehicle Operations Course within 90 days of hire.
• For HUMC only: International Trauma Life Support, Prehospital Trauma Life Support, Tactical Casualty Combat Care, or Tactical Emergency Casualty Care certification within six months of hire.
• For HUMC only: Hazardous Materials Awareness.
• For HUMC only: EMS Hazardous Materials Operations or equivalent within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to perform the listed duties throughout the assigned shift, including lifting and moving patients and equipment.
• Ability to drive an emergency vehicle safely in all lighting and weather conditions.
• Ability, with one partner of equal strength and agility, to lift a fully loaded 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 without assistance for distances up to one-half mile in certain circumstances.
• Ability to perform fine motor tasks in a moving ambulance and visualize small objects in poor lighting and confined spaces.
• Ability to walk extended distances without rest while carrying heavy equipment.
• Ability to hear faint noises in uncontrolled environments.
• Ability to write legibly in English using various communication methods and to communicate clearly and expeditiously in spoken English in loud environments.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls in a timely manner.
• Assist and support public safety personnel and healthcare providers while rendering patient care.
• Assess patients and provide pre-hospital BLS treatment appropriate to their conditions; observe and report changes in condition or behavior during care and handoff.
• Attend to patients’ needs and maintain their comfort during transport and in all weather conditions.
• Adapt care and communication to the age, culture, language, literacy, developmental needs, and sensory abilities of patients and caregivers.
• Obtain essential patient information, perform a thorough physical examination, and communicate pertinent findings to the medical control physician, updating the physician or designee as necessary.
• Operate motor vehicles safely and professionally in compliance with laws, regulations, and HMH guidelines, sharing driving responsibilities reasonably with partners.
• Perform and document daily vehicle and equipment checks, including a walk-around inspection for hazards.
• Maintain adequate vehicle fuel and fluid levels, keep the vehicle interior clean, and appropriately use, park, and secure vehicle equipment and vehicles.
• Use wireless communication devices professionally to acknowledge dispatches and contact medical control.
• Cooperate with HMH’s Quality Assurance program to evaluate care, document trends, resolve problems, and monitor patient outcomes.
• Provide a complete verbal handoff to the receiving healthcare provider according to HMH policy.
• Complete a timely patient care report for every patient contact in accordance with HMH policy and applicable laws and regulations, sharing documentation responsibilities reasonably with partners.
• Document and report unusual events and incidents according to HMH and department procedures.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and clean EMS equipment, vehicles, and station facilities; promptly report 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 according to HMH policy.
• Provide education within the scope of EMT training and as directed by leadership.
• Maintain knowledge of HMH policies and applicable state and federal laws and regulations relevant to EMS, BLS, 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 conduct oneself professionally.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• The posting describes a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time positions of 20 or more hours per week, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits; applicability to this per diem position is not specified.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED