Emergency Medical Tech - Part Time Days

Holy Name Medical Center; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical coverage

Dental and vision plans

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

On-site parking

Job summary

Holy Name Medical Center in Hackensack, NJ is seeking an EMT to provide basic level pre-hospital emergency care. Under direction, operate an ambulance, perform assessments, and transport patients to the hospital. You will follow NJAC 8:40 and maintain readiness through equipment checks.

The role requires a high school diploma, EMT certification, and the ability to work in all weather conditions. Holy Name offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Emergency driving experience such as CEVO/EVOC required.
• ICS 100, Haz‑Mat and WMD Awareness preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and team skills (high proficiency).
• Ability to remain calm and think clearly during stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily equipment, vehicle and radio checks to ensure readiness.
• Answer emergency and non‑emergency calls as dispatched.
• Drive ambulance and comply with NJ motor vehicle laws.
• Assess injuries and determine priorities for care and transport.
• Administer basic emergency care including airway management and CPR.
• Assist in patient extrication and coordinate with dispatcher for resources.
• Prepare patient for transport and document care provided.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMS protocols

Emergency vehicle operations

Job description

Location: Hackensack, NJ, United States
Date Posted: Oct 7, 2026

Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center where innovation is not just a goal — it's a commitment. Here, medical excellence thrives, allowing hope to reign supreme and leaving no room for fear. At our hospital, every patient is cared for with undivided attention — because healing every soul is our sole focus.
Holy Name is New Jersey's only independent Catholic health system, comprising a 361-bed acute care hospital, a renowned cancer center, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a residential hospice, a prestigious nursing school, and an extensive physician network. Healing at Holy Name goes beyond medicine and technology – it is infused with faith, conviction, compassion, and a commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals through a variety of residency and educational programs. Our mission to provide care for the body, mind, and soul spans education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall wellness. This is at the core of who we are and what we do, and we've done it this way across generations, every single day, for nearly 100 years. Every innovation, medical breakthrough, and groundbreaking treatment is powered by some of the best minds in medicine, ensuring nothing is left on the table or the road to recovery.

A Brief Overview

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 en route to the hospital; does related duties. Adheres to all NJ Title 39 Motor Vehicle Codes and Regulations.

What you will do

• 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 en‑route the hospital continually reassessing and monitoring the patient
• 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
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma Or equivalent experience Required

Experience Qualifications

• Emergency driving such as CEVO or EVOC Required
• ICS 100, Haz‑Mat and WMD Awareness Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and team skills (High proficiency)
• Ability to remain calm, think clearly during stressful situations (High proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• EMT - Emergency Medical Tech Certification Emergency Medical Technician‑B Certification issued by the New Jersey Office of Emergency Services Upon Hire Required or
• BCLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
• NREMT - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians‑Basic (Med Tech) Current and valid Upon Hire Required
• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Current and valid NJ Driver’s License Upon Hire Required
• A trauma course such as PHTLS or BTLS Upon Hire Preferred

At Holy Name, we believe in rewarding every team member with more than a paycheck—we invest in your future and well‑being. Full‑time and part‑time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life. We offer low‑cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions, and access to on‑site child care. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on‑site parking. If you are hired at Holy Name, your final base compensation will be determined based on factors such as employment status (Full/Part‑Time or Per Diem) skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Pay Range: $26.00/hour - $29.90/hour

Holy Name is a mission‑driven facility whose quality standards and philosophy are rooted in the principles of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Those principles are exercised daily by the Medical Center's dedicated and talented staff members. Holy Name is an Equal Opportunity Employer.