EMT - Per Diem - 1P-1A - Ground Transportation

Inspira Health Network; Millville (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspira Health Network's Emergency Medical Services seeks a DEMS/EMT to provide prehospital care and transport for patients across our service areas. The EMT will respond to emergencies, perform assessments, administer basic life support, and coordinate mutual aid as needed.

This role requires a New Jersey EMT certification, a high school diploma, BLS, and a valid NJ driver's license; PHTLS/PEEP preferred. Inspira Health offers comprehensive benefits within a nonprofit hospital network across

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Emergency Medical Technician as recognized by the NewJersey State Department of Health EMS.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• PHTLS and PEEP certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide prehospital care and/or transport to individuals of sudden illness or injury.
• Inter-facility transport between healthcare facilities as directed.
• Mutual aid as requested by adjacent services; maintain life-support readiness.

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 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 NewJersey State Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services, as defined byN.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: Occasionally (<20%) F: Frequently (20%-80%) C: Constantly (>80%)Lifting <20lbsCStandingCSittingCLifting 20-50lbsCClimbingCKneelingCLifting>50lbsCCrouchingCReachingCCarryingCHearingCWalkingCPushingCTalkingCVisionCEnvironmental Conditions:NoiseCVaried TemperaturesCCleaning AgentsONoxious odorsFPatient ExposureCOperative EquipmentOBENEFITS INFORMATION:Click Here to Review Our Great Benefits Offerings?>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.