EMT - Ground Transportation FT Woodbury Nights - 7P-7A

INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK LIFE INC; Millville (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspira Health seeks an Emergency Medical Technician to deliver prehospital care and transport patients within the EMS and hospital network in New Jersey. The DEMS/EMT provides inter-facility transfers and offers mutual aid to adjacent services when needed.

Applicants must hold a New Jersey EMT certification and BLS current certification; a valid NJ driver’s license is required. Preference is given to candidates with prior clinical experience and additional certifications (PHTLS/PEEP) are a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide prehospital care and/or transport to individuals with illness or injury.
• Perform inter-facility transport as directed between healthcare facilities.
• Provide mutual aid assistance to adjacent services when requested.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Technician certification (New Jersey)

Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)

PHTLS

PEEP

Driver’s license (NJ)

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.

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.

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

N: Never O: Occassionally (<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

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.