PD EMT

Job Overview

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) will provide Basic Life Support (BLS) services to patients. Opportunities to advance from BLS to ALS with our Training Center, Free CEU’s and ABC cores for recertification. Looking for Part Time (24 hours a week)? We offer full benefits to Part-Time employees!

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• High School Graduate or GED
• Current Driver’s License and must satisfy the current vehicle insurance company’s requirements
• New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, or National Registry EMT Certification
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider (CPR)
• Hazmat Awareness Certification
• Must possess ICS 100, 200, and NIMS 700, 800
• Must have completed Weapons of Mass Destruction or CBRNE Awareness training

Essential Functions

• Conducts self in a professional, dignified, and compassionate manner at all times
• Capable of communicating clearly, effectively, professionally, and in the English language via written and verbal means
• Notifies Supervisor of any deficiencies regarding maintenance, equipment, or supplies
• Notifies Supervisor immediately of any unusual circumstances
• Provides treatment in accordance with established patient care protocols
• Operates department vehicles in accordance with all applicable NJ Motor Vehicle Laws and MH driving related policies
• Completes department specific continuing programs in addition to those required by the State of New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services
• Interacts professionally with partners, patients, management, colleagues from other EMS agencies, public safety personnel, and other healthcare providers and members of the public
• Performs routine duties intended to keep them safe and facilitate their ability to provide patient care
• Completes vehicle inspection forms and vehicle maintenance requests
• Submits copies of required certifications prior to their due date
• Remains compliant with hospital Employee Health requirements such as TB testing and N95 fit testing
• Completes hospital-required processes such as annual employee self-evaluations and employee engagement surveys in a timely manner
• Performs other duties as required or requested by MH management, necessary to the function of the organization

Scheduling Requirements

• Per Diem- The employee must provide 10 shifts of availability and work 6 shifts over 3 months. Per Diem Employees must work 1 summer and 1 winter holiday along with 2 weekend shifts. All minimum shifts must be within the region applicant is hired within. Per Diems are tied only to their home region, and may choose to work dayshift, nightshift, and wherever they prefer- in terms of Station/Unit.
• Part Time- The employee is assigned two regularly scheduled shifts per week, for a total of 4 shifts over 2 weeks, with at least 2 of the 4 shifts required to be a weekend, in the region they are hired into.
• Full Time- The employee is assigned 3 shifts a week, with weekend requirements, in the region they are hired into. This assignment consists of a Rotating Pitman schedule.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.