Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) FT Evenings

Englewood Hospital; Englewood (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Englewood Health is seeking dedicated Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT-B) to render emergency medical care to sick, disabled or injured individuals, prior to hospitalization or during transport between facilities. Based in Englewood, NJ, the position is full-time in the BLS Ambulance Service with an Evening shift and variable hours.

Responsibilities include vehicle/equipment readiness, radio communications, adherence to medical control, patient transport, and routine decontamination and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• EVOC certification for driving.
• Current EMT certification (NJ/NY/PA or National Registry).
• AHA BLS certification.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Pre Hospital or Basic Trauma Life Support (Basic Level) certification.
• Hazmat awareness training within last 12 months.
• CEVO training within 3 years.
• WMD Awareness and Operations within 6 months.
• IAS 200/300, NIMS 700, NIMS 800 certifications.
• Two years of full-time BLS experience.
• One year experience within the Medical Center.
• Instructorship within 1 year of appointment: BCLS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all operational systems of the EMS Department.
• Render emergency medical care to sick, disabled or injured individuals based on signs, symptoms or complaints.
• Manage vehicles, supplies and equipment during assigned shift; communicate via two-way radio with dispatch.
• Ensure in-service vehicles, supplies and equipment are checked and discrepancies corrected promptly.
• Follow procedures set forth by medical control.
• Assist in the transportation of patients with movement devices.
• Assist in cleaning, restocking and disinfecting after each call.
• Fill out run sheets completely with required information.
• Ensure ambulance is cleaned and restocked; AED battery is charged.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the MICU Director.
• Demonstrate awareness of Medical Center and Department policies and apply them in decisions.

Skills

Emergency medical care

Driver safety

EVOC driving

Education

Current EMT certification (NJ/NY/PA or National Registry)

AHA BLS certification

Basic Trauma Life Support (Basic Level)

Hazmat awareness training (last 12 months)

CEVO training (within 3 years)

WMD Awareness and Operations (IAS 200/300, NIMS 700, NIMS 800)

NIMS 700 & NIMS 800

Two years of full-time BLS experience

One year experience within the Medical Center

Instructorship in BCLS within 1 year of appointment

Job description

_Englewood Health, a leading healthcare system comprising Englewood Hospital and the Englewood Health Physician Network, is committed to delivering exceptional patient care across northern New Jersey. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can bring their skills, creative ideas, positive approaches, and a commitment to excellence. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of transforming the lives of the patients and communities we serve._

Job Summary

Englewood Health is seeking dedicated and committed Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT-B) to help render emergency medical care to sick, disabled or injured individuals based on signs, symptoms or complaints, prior to the individual's hospitalization or while transporting the individual between health care facilities.

• Department:** BLS Ambulance Service
• Location:** Englewood, NJ
• Status:** Full Time
• Shift:** Evening
• Hours** : Variable

Job Essentials

• Responsible for maintaining all of the operational systems of the Emergency Medical Services Department.
• Renders emergency medical care to sick, disabled or injured individual(s) based on signs, symptoms or complaints.
• Responsible for all vehicles, supplies and equipment usage during assigned shift. Communicates via two-way radio with dispatch.
• Ensures that in-service vehicles, supplies and equipment are thoroughly checked. Ensures that all reported discrepancies are corrected at the earliest possible time.
• Follows procedures set forth by medical control.
• Assists in the transportation of a patient(s) with patient movement devices.
• Participates in cleaning, restocking and disinfecting after each call.
• Performs other duties as requested or required by EMS management. Ensures that the daily walk-around maintenance routine is performed. Ensures that each run sheet is completely filled out with all the required information.
• Ensures that the ambulance is cleaned & restocked after each run and all forms are completed. Ensures that the battery on each AED is charged.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the MICU Director.
• Demonstrates awareness of Medical Center and Department policies and ensures staff compliance and uses these as a basis for decision making for clinical and management issues.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum of High School Graduate or equivalent required
• Working knowledge of driver safety and emergency care. EVOC certification or equivalent certification for driving.
• Knowledge of ITS structure and how to apply in various situations
• Knowledge of NJAC Statutes 8:40 and 8:41
• Current NJ, NY, PA or National Registry EMT
• Current AHA BLS certification
• Current automobile license with no moving violations and motor vehicle accidents
• Pre Hospital or Basic Trauma Life Support (Basic Level) certification
• Hazmat training at the awareness level or better within the last 12 months
• CEVO training within 3 years
• WMD Awareness and Operations within 6 months
• Hazardous Material Awareness and Incident Command System Certifications IAS 200 and 300, NIMS 700, NIMS 800
• Two years of full-time BLS experience
• One year experience within the Medical Center
• Must possess an instructorship within 1 year of appointment: BCLS.

Englewood Health job postings provide a minimum rate to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc. The minimum rate does not include bonuses/incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation. In addition to the minimum rate, eligible employees may receive comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other wellness resources. Minimum rate: $21.50