911 Emergency Medical Technician - EMT

About the role

As an EMT, you will transport and care for clients transported to various appointments, hospitals, schools, and facilities. You are responsible for the safety and well-being of clients during transportation to their destination and will comply with all state, local, and company policies and procedures applicable to your level of training.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with your fellow EMTs and management to assure top tier patient care.
• Be flexible as emergency services operate on a 24-hour clock - your work shift schedule may vary due to the nature of the business.
• Remain up to date with current standards of care, including equipment functions and uses and all certifications, licenses and registrations as well as be familiar with company policies/standards, and as such, be familiar with and comply with rules at major receiving client/facility locations.
• Conduct yourself in a courteous, helpful, and professional manner when dealing with patients, co-workers, supervisors, and the public and project a professional image and attitude.
• Recognize and treat any medical condition with appropriate techniques, equipment, and knowledge of all State and County protocols and perform basic life support procedures under Department of Health regulations.
• Move patients in a safe manner, particularly when moving up and down stairs.
• Be familiar with safe lifting and moving techniques and be physically/mentally fit for performance of job duties.
• Operate and drive the ambulance in accordance with safety policies and laws, showing due regard for all applicable State and Regional Regulations (DMV & DOH), and always drive in a safe and responsible manner.
• Be familiar with maps and capable of navigating in all response areas of the company.
• Absorb and maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle on a daily basis; stock the rigs; perform pre-trip and post-trip inspection.
• Make sure that all utilized equipment is replaced at the end of shift, including the replacement of oxygen tanks.
• Inspect and report any vehicle damage or malfunction. Must refuel vehicle.
• Gather patient billing information and appropriate billing signatures.
• Prepare and submit a pre-hospital patient care report.
• Respond promptly to assignments as required by the Dispatch Center and have a working knowledge of the company communication systems and communication policies and procedures.
• The employee must be able to walk varying distances through facilities and outside in all types of weather while pushing/pulling the stretcher.
• The employee is also responsible for carrying equipment which weighs approximately 10 to 30 pounds.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• NJ EMT State Certification, or NREMT (minimum)
• Valid NJ Driver’s License (for at least 2 years) and an acceptable driving record
• Valid AHA BLS certification
• Must be able to lift, push and pull 125 lbs. or more
• Successfully complete the company's orientation and training.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successfully complete Physical Aptitude Test

Pay and Bonus Incentives

• $7,000 sign-on bonus for full-time
• Pay and Bonus Incentives

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation (see above)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision (with company contribution)
• PTO - Paid Time Off
• 401k for full-time
• Room for advancement
• Weekly pay
• Free Continued Education