EMT

Hudson Regional Health; Bayonne (NJ); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 35,818,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shifts

Evening shifts

Job summary

Hudson Regional Health in Bayonne, NJ seeks an EMT to render emergency medical care, communicate with dispatch, and transport patients to healthcare facilities. The role requires a minimum of one year as an EMT, NJ EMT certification, and BLS for Healthcare Provider. HazMat awareness and NIMS/CEVO credentials are expected within three months of hire.

Typical day and evening shifts available. The EMT will ensure ambulance readiness, complete patient run sheets, and adhere to policies and

Qualifications

• One Year EMT experience is required.
• Ability to render EMS care based on signs, symptoms or complaints.
• Maintain compliance with safety regulations and vehicle readiness.
• Document patient care with run sheets and maintain equipment.
• Ability to work under stress and coordinate with dispatch and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Render emergency medical care to patients based on signs, symptoms or complaints.
• Communicate via two-way radio with dispatch.
• Assist in transporting patients using appropriate devices.
• Drive a licensed ambulance to medical facilities from the scene.
• Complete run information forms documenting care provided.

Education

NJ EMT/EMP-P Certified

American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider

HazMat Training at the awareness level or higher

NIMS 700 IC-100

CEVO II / III certification within 3 months

Current Drivers License

Job description

Job Specific Competencies

• Renders emergency medical care to sick, disabled or injured individual(s) based on signs, symptoms or complaints.


• Communicates via two-way radio with dispatch


• Assists in the transporting of a patient(s) with patients movement devices.


• Drivers a licensed ambulance from the scene to a medical facility.


• Completes run information form documenting the care provided to the patient.


• Inspects the ambulance before and after calls for compliance with safety regulations


• Participates in cleaning, restocking and disinfecting after each call.


• Performs other duties as requested or required by EMS management.


• Assures that each run sheet is completely filled out with all the required information.


• Assures that the battery on each AED and portable suction unit is charged


• Notifies a supervisor of any deficiencies regarding maintenance, equipment, or supplies


• Have all medical release forms signed when applicable


• Insures all policies and procedures are followed on each response


• Assesses the need for additional services and makes the appropriate requests


• Make decisions regarding patient care, hospital destination and use of services


• Ability to read a map, knowledge of State, County and other public roadways.


• Ability to perform duties in stressful and sometimes life‑threatening situations


• Ability to express understanding and compassion to patients and others in a crisis situation


• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and public.


• Knowledge of NJAC Statue 8:40


• Knowledge of other standards, rules, regulations, and policies related to EMS.

Education + Experience Requirements

• One Year (1) EMT experience

CREDENTIALS + QUALIFICATIONS

• NJ EMT/EMP-P Certified


• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider


• HazMat Training at the awareness level or higher


• NIMS 700 IC-100 CEVO II / III certification within 3 months of employment


• Current Drivers License

Day & Evening Shifts