EMT - Ground Transportation Belleplain Nights FT

INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK LIFE INC; Millville (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspira Health Network Life Inc. is seeking a dedicated Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to join our EMS team in New Jersey. The EMT will provide prehospital care and inter-facility transport, maintaining high standards of patient assessment and documentation.

This entry position requires completion of a high school diploma and NJ EMT certification with BLS renewal. The role emphasizes rapid response, airway management, basic life support, and adherence to regional protocols.

Qualifications

• Certified Emergency Medical Technician according to NJ DOH requirements.
• Current Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Association).
• Licensure with NJ DOH Office of Emergency Medical Services.

Responsibilities

• Provide prehospital care and/or transport to patients of all ages.
• Perform patient history and physical examination including vital signs.
• Conduct trauma assessments per widely accepted EMS protocols.
• Manage airway using basic techniques and devices as needed.
• Ventilate and oxygenate patients requiring assistance.
• Perform defibrillation and basic life support per regional protocols.
• Document EMS dispatches and patient data accurately.
• Maintain vehicle readiness and proper shift reporting.

Skills

EMT certification

BLS Certification

PHTLS

PEEP

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 appropriate care 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.

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 appropriate care 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.

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 appropriate care 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*.

Position Responsibilities

Provides prehospital care and/or transport to patients of all ages in accordance to the standards set forth by the Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum, the guidelines of the American Heart Association, the American College of Surgeons, the New Jersey State Department of Health - Office of Emergency Medical Services (Chapter 40 of the New Jersey Administrative Code) and DEMS Department Policy.

Obtains a patient history and physical examination including the measurement of vital signs, auscultation of heart and lung sounds, and the performance of a basic neurological exam.

Performs trauma assessments in given patients, following the guidelines set forth by the American College of Surgeons, Prehospital Trauma Life Support program.

Appropriately manages a compromised airway, using manual methods, oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal airways.

Appropriately ventilates and oxygenates patients who require intervention using bagvalve-mask ventilation, and other basic oxygen administration and ventilation devices.

Appropriately applies the Automatic External Defibrillator. Performs defibrillation as is recommended by the device, within accepted regional protocols.

Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation and obstructed airway management techniques to the standards of the American Heart Association.

Performs all basic life support skills as required under N.J.A.C. 8:40 including but not limited to, immobilization techniques, splinting and bandaging and appropriate obstetric care.

Appropriately assists patients with approved pharmacological agents.

Performs field triage and assumes incident command functions in appropriate mass casualty situations, implementing incident command system plans and utilizing mutual aid as needed.

Appropriately utilize Advanced Life Support resources.

Appropriatly documents all EMS dispatches including, but not limited to, completed BLS calls, refusals of care and recalled/canceled incidents using the current format for charting.

The EMT shall report to work on-time and in appropriate uniform. Vehicle checks shall be done at the beginning of each shift and shall include proper accountability of all keys and equipment. The shift report shall be appropriately documented by the on-coming crew in a timely fashion.

The EMT shall ensure completion of Physician certification statements, Medical Necessity forms, and all billing and transport documentation as needed.

The EMT shall carry out appropriate shift duties as assigned or directed.

The EMT shall carry out any other essential function as indicated by the DEMS management team.

Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to recognize patients in pain while in the patient physical presence and through hemodynamic signs and symptoms during chart review.

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the various populations served by the Department of Emergency Medical Services and respects cultural and social disparities while ensuring the continual treatment and care of the individual.

Reports all suspected and overt cases of abuse and neglect to the appropriate authorities as outlined in hospital policy.

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: N: Never O: Occasionally (<20%) F: Frequently (20%-80%) C: Constantly (>80%)

Lifting <20lbsCStandingCSittingC

Lifting 20-50lbsCClimbingCKneelingC

Lifting>50lbsCCrouchingCReachingC

CarryingCHearingCWalkingC

PushingCTalkingCVisionC

Environmental Conditions

NoiseCVaried TemperaturesCCleaning AgentsO

Noxious odorsFPatient ExposureCOperative EquipmentO

Benefits Information

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At Inspira Health, you’ll join with the area’s most dedicated and distinguished team to bring quality and compassionate care to our communities. We focus on clinical excellence, providing evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. The scope and depth of our network can open many doors for your learning and career growth.

Our charitable nonprofit health care organization serves communities across southern New Jersey. The network, which traces its roots to 1899, comprises three hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, sleep medicine, cardiac testing, digestive health and wound care, urgent care, imaging and rehabilitation, and primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem and Camden counties.

Inspira is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, disability, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, nationality, sex, gender identity or expression.