911 Emergency Medical Technician - EMT (Seasonal)

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 responsibility for cleanliness of 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

• Base Pay Rate Range: $22.50 - $29.50 per hour, based on experience
• Night Shift Differential
• Overtime pay opportunities
• Referral Bonus opportunities (refer EMTs and/or Paramedics)

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation (see above)
• Weekly pay
• Free Continued Education