EMT - Ground Transportation Belleplain FT Days

Inspira Health; New Jersey; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

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Job summary

Inspira Health seeks an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to deliver prehospital care and transport under the DEMS system. The EMT will also perform inter-facility transport as needed and provide mutual aid when requested.

Qualified candidates hold NJ EMT certification, maintain BLS, and may have PHTLS/PEEP. A valid NJ driver’s license is required according to Inspira Health policy.

Qualifications

• Must hold Emergency Medical Technician certification recognized by the New Jersey State Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services.
• Maintain current Basic Life Support certification.
• Preferred additional certifications: PHTLS and PEEP.

Responsibilities

• Provide prehospital care and transport for patients with sudden illness or injury.
• Perform inter-facility transports as directed.
• Assist with mutual aid to neighboring services when requested.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Technician certification (NJ)

Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)

PHTLS

PEEP

NJ Driver's license

Job description

MAJOR FUNCTION:

The Department of Emergency Medical Services Emergency Medical Technician (DEMS/EMT) provides prehospital care and/or transport to individuals of sudden illness or injury in the designated service and hospitals areas of the DEMS system.The DEMS/EMT will provide inter-facility transport to those individuals needing movement between healthcare facilities as directed. The DEMS/EMT will provide appropriate mutual aid assistance when requested by adjacent services when appropriate.

The EMT demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients of all ages, inclusive of neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Additionally, the EMT demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to access data reflective of the patient's status, and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirement relative to his or her age-specific needs. QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preference will be given to those with prior work experience.

Certification/Licensure:

• The employee will be a certified Emergency Medical Technician as recognized by the New Jersey State Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services, as defined by N.J.A.C. Chapter 40.
• Additionally, the employee will maintain current certification in Basic Life Support (American Heart Association).
• Additional certifications (PHTLS and PEEP) are preferred.
• Valid driver’s license in NJ in accordance with Inspira Health’s Fleet Safety ADM.291*IHN*.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting <20lbs
• C
• Standing
• C
• Sitting
• C
• Lifting 20-50lbs
• C
• Climbing
• C
• Kneeling
• C
• Lifting>50lbs
• C
• Crouching
• C
• Reaching
• C
• Carrying
• C
• Hearing
• C
• Walking
• C
• Pushing
• C
• Talking
• C
• Vision
• C

Environmental Conditions

• Noise
• C
• Varied Temperatures
• C
• Cleaning Agents
• O
• Noxious odors
• F
• Patient Exposure
• C
• Operative Equipment
• O

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