Emergency Medical Tech - Part Time

Job Title: Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, Per Diem

Department: BLS/MICU         

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary: Provides basic level pre-hospital emergency medical care as defined in NJAC 8:40. Under direction, drives or rides an ambulance to specific location as dispatched to provide emergency medical assessment and treatment as well as non-emergency interfacility transportation. Provides treatment both at the scene and in-route to the hospital; does related duties. Adheres to all NJ Title 39 Motor Vehicle Codes and Regulations.

Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent experience.

Skills: n/a

Experience:  Emergency driving such as CEVO or EVOC. ICS 100, Haz-Mat and WMD Awareness preferred. 

Certification: Applicants are required to possess a current and valid Emergency Medical Technician-B Certification issued by the New Jersey Office of Emergency Services or a current and valid National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification (NREMT).   Applicants are also required to possess a current and valid AHA CPR Certification, a trauma course such as PHTLS or BTLS is preferred.  Applicants will be required to possess a current and valid NJ Driver’s License. 

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Performs daily equipment, vehicle and radio checks assuring all equipment is present and in working order.
• Answer all calls for emergency medical treatment or non-emergency interfacility transportation as dispatched.
• Drives ambulance obeying all motor vehicle laws to assigned location, parks ambulance in a safe location.
• Determines the nature and extent of injury by performing a complete assessment and establishes priorities for emergency care and assess needs for same transportation and transfer.
• Administers emergency care such as opening and maintaining an airway, giving positive pressure ventilation, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Stops bleeding by bandaging, treats shock, immobilizes fractures, and provides initial care of poisoned and burn patients.
• Searches for medical identification emblem as a clue for providing emergency care.
• Assists in the extrication of patients from entrapment.
• Radios the dispatcher for additional resources as needed.
• Prepares victims for transport to the hospital or other required facility.
• Cares for patient to in-route the hospital continually reassessing and monitoring the patient.
• May deliver newborn infants.
• On arrival at the hospital, transfers patient to ED stretcher, and provides nurse or doctor an evaluation of the patient’s condition.
• Prepares patient care report and logs the trip made on daily log sheet and into the department data base.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Knowledge of principles of basic level emergency medical and first aid treatment.
• Knowledge of all lifting and moving devices and the ability to move patients with a partner weighing up to 300 pounds safely with a partner.
• Ability to spend extended periods of time in a moving or stationary vehicle.
• Ability to work in all types of inclement weather.
• Knowledge of the techniques used to administer pulmonary and cardiac resuscitation, techniques used to administer oxygen
• Ability to remain calm in an emergency situation, drive an ambulance with caution obeying all NJ motor vehicle laws.
• Ability to determine the exact nature and extent of injury and provide emergency medical treatment.
• Ability to administer first aid, CPR and other basic level emergency medical care and to prioritize emergency medical treatment needs.
• Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable form of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their know limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible