EMT - Ewing

Life Tech; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,929 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Life Tech is seeking Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in Ewing, NJ, responsible for stabilizing patients in emergency situations and ensuring a high level of patient care. The role includes responding to both emergency and non-emergency calls, providing first-aid, CPR, and safe transportation of patients.

Qualified candidates will enjoy comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, 401(k), and flexible scheduling options. Candidates should have necessary certifications and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old to treat and 23 years old to drive.
• 2 years driving experience is required.
• Need a Clean Driver License in NJ, PA, or NY.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency situations stabilizing patients.
• Provide first-aid treatment and assess conditions.
• Document each call with timestamps and patient condition.

Skills

Patient care

CPR

Defensive driving

Emergency response

Education

EMT-B Certification

BLS Provider CPR Certificate

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Ewing, NJ 08628

Salary Range: $21.00 - $28.00 Hourly

An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) will be responsible for responding to emergency situations by stabilizing patients prior to taking them to a medical care facility.

EMTs respond to both emergency and non-emergency calls, while providing an appropriate level of care within the EMT scope of practice. This can include lifesaving treatments, monitoring vitals, checking O₂ levels, and handling any situation that comes up.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Non-emergency transportation of patients to hospitals and other medical facilities
• Driving emergency vehicles safely, responsibly and quickly
• Being responsible for patient care
• Must wear and handle personal protective equipment and follow social distancing/CDC guidelines
• Must be capable of lifting 100-150 pounds
• Must be capable of working up to 12 hour shifts

Other essential duties and responsibilities for an EMT include:

• Provide first-aid treatment, such as bandaging wounds
• Provide basic life support, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), when needed
• Assess a patient’s conditions and provide initial treatment
• Determine if a patient needs to be transported to an ER or trauma center
• Work 12-hour shifts in all weather conditions
• Communicate with additional dispatch resources such as ALS
• Documentation of each call, such as timestamps, vitals, and patient condition is essential
• Ensuring ambulances are fully stocked before and after each shift by conducting a thorough rig check
• Checking and testing all ambulance equipment before and after each shift, including stretcher, sirens, emergency lights, blinkers, and oxygen
• Restocking used supplies
• Checking expiration dates on all supplies and medications
• Disinfecting ambulances after calls

Regular reasons for transport include:

• Emergency Room Admissions
• Transports to and from Dialysis Centers
• Chemotherapy Appointments
• Wound Care Appointments
• General Doctor Appointments
• Psych Related Admissions/Transfers
• Discharges

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Job Type

Full-time, Part-Time or Per Diem. Weekend and Overnight Available

Pay

$23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old to treat
• Be at least 23 years old to drive
• Have 2 years driving experience
• Have a Clean Driver License in NJ, PA or NY (Less than 2 At Fault Accidents or moving violations in last 5 years)
• Defensive Driving Certificate by National Safety Council (Training Paid for & Provided by Life Ride)
• EMT-B Certification
• BLS Provider CPR Certificate (Training Paid for & Provided by Life Ride)