Emergency Medical Technician / EMT - Per Diem - Various Locations

Atlantic Health; New Jersey; On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Per Diem Emergency Medical Technician I to work varied shifts including weekends across multiple New Jersey locations. Our current per diem rate is $25.29 / hour with eligibility for overtime and shift differentials.

The role involves providing pre-hospital care and inter-facility medical transportation as assigned. Minimum education is a High School Diploma; active EMT certification (NJ/NY/PA or National) and BLS are required, along with a valid driver\'s

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current EMT certification (NJ/NY/PA or National) required; BLS certification required.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record; ability to lift 125 lbs; respirator fit test readiness.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-hospital care to sick/injured patients.
• Provide inter-facility medical transportation as assigned.

Skills

EMT experience

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma

EMT Certification (NJ/NY/PA or National)

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Description

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Per Diem Emergency Medical Technician I to work varied shifts including weekends, as required by department. Positions are available throughout a variety of New Jersey locations. Our current per diem rate is $25.29 / hour with eligibility for overtime and shift differentials.

• Provide pre-hospital care to sick/injured patients.
• Provide inter-facility medical transportation as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

License/Certifications

• Current NJ, NY, PA, or National EMT certification required
• Current BLS certification required
• Valid driver’s license with unrestricted driving record required
• Must be able to lift 125lbs
• Selected candidates must maintain respirator fit test readiness at all times

Relevant Experience

• 1-3 years of prior experience is a plus

About Us

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Medical Group
• Atlantic Visiting Nurse
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.

We Have Received Awards And Recognition For The Services We Have Provided To Our Patients, Team Members And Communities. Below Are Just a Few Of Our Accolades

• Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.”
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the “World’s Best Hospitals” in 2026.
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025‑2026 Best Hospital rankings.
• Atlantic Health scored four “A” grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
• Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the “165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026.
• Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
• Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
• Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.

Atlantic Mobile Health is a non-profit corporation dedicated to providing the fasted air and ground medical transportation services.

Team Member Benefits

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health. Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

About The Team

Atlantic Mobile Health is anon-profitcorporation dedicated to providing the finest air and ground medicaltransportation services. We offer immediate and emergent response to municipalities and facilities, as well as non-emergency transportation for patients who need stretcher transportation. The MICU is an emergency response unit that augments the basic life-support therapies provided by local first aid squads and fire departments. Our Air and Ground teams provide some of the most advanced care available for scene emergencies and interfacility transport for our most complex and critical patients. The Patient Transfer Center offers a time-saving service for doctors and staff at any hospital who wish to consult with a specialist or initiate a patient transfer into any Atlantic Health Medical Center. The Atlantic Training Center is one of New Jersey’s largest providers of emergency medical education, which also offers CPR and First Aid training to community groups, businesses, and the general public.