Field EMT: Life-Saving Transport & Emergency Care

Hackensack Meridian Health; Teterboro (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey seeks an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to deliver Basic Life Support (BLS) services for both emergency and non-emergency requests. The role includes safe patient transport, working with police, fire, ALS and hospital teams, and wearing appropriate PPE as needed.

The EMT must complete patient care reports for each patient and perform daily tasks to support the department, adhering to New Jersey regulations and HM Health policies.

Qualifications

• BLS certification or equivalent required.
• Ability to operate in hazardous conditions and use PPE.
• Knowledge of NJ regulations for EMTs and hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide Basic Life Support (BLS) services for emergency and non-emergency requests.
• Assure safe and prompt transport of patients.
• Coordinate with police, fire, ALS and other EMS providers; integrate care with hospital teams.
• Complete patient care reports on each patient.
• Perform daily operational tasks per department policies and procedures.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Triage

Patient care

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey seeks an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to deliver Basic Life Support (BLS) services for both emergency and non-emergency requests. The role includes safe patient transport, working with police, fire, ALS and hospital teams, and wearing appropriate PPE as needed.

The EMT must complete patient care reports for each patient and perform daily tasks to support the department, adhering to New Jersey regulations and HM Health policies.