EMT (Full Time)
Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Lakewood
Posted on: June 19, 2022
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Job Description:
How have you impacted someone's life today? At Hackensack
MeridianHealthour teams are focused on changing the lives of our
patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day.
From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational health teams to
our long-term care centers and at-home care capabilities, our
complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your skills
in multiple settings while building your career, all within New
Jersey's premier healthcare system.An Emergency Medical Technician
(EMT) provides Basic Life Support (BLS) services to assignments for
both emergency and non-emergency transports given from the
appropriate dispatch authority in a timely professional manner, in
compliance with HackensackUMC protocols, policies and procedures.A
Day in the Life of an Emergency Medical Technician at Hackensack
Meridian Health includes:Provides pre-hospital basic and life
support treatment in accordance with each patient's condition,
applicable standards of care, HackensackUMC policies, procedures
and protocols, and applicable State and Federal statutes and
regulations. Operates HackensackUMC vehicles safely and
professionally, in compliance with all laws and rules governing
same, within CEVO-A and HackensackUMC standards for emergency
vehicle operation, and with due regard for the public, alternating
driving responsibilities in a reasonable fashion with partners.
Operates wireless communication devices in a professional manner,
to accept and acknowledge dispatches, to obtain medical control,
etc. Cooperates and assists with the comprehensive Total Quality
Management Program utilized by HackensackUMC to evaluate the
overall quality of care given, to document trends, to resolve
problems and to monitor patient outcomes. Maintains and updates as
necessary required EMS competencies. Interacts professionally with
partners, patients, HackensackUMC management, colleagues from other
EMS agencies, public safety personnel, and hospital emergency
department staff. Safely transfers patients to appropriate
receiving personnel and provides complete report to appropriate
personnel. Facilitates as necessary an effective transfer of care.
Completes the appropriate patient report for each patient contact
according to HackensackUMC's policy, and applicable State and
Federal statutes and regulations, alternating documentation
responsibilities in a reasonable fashion with partners. Responsible
for routine troubleshooting, maintenance and cleaning of EMS
equipment, vehicles and station facilities. Promptly reports all
equipment failures and/or problems in a manner consistent with
HackensackUMC's incident reporting procedures. Provides inservice
and public education as appropriate and as directed by Management.
Responsible for baseline and continuing knowledge of
HackensackUMC's policies and procedures, and all applicable State
and Federal statutes and regulations concerning emergency medical
services, basic life support ambulance service, EMT certification,
etc. Responsible for maintenance of required certifications in
accordance with HackensackUMC's policy, and all applicable State
and Federal statutes and regulations. Conducts self in a
professional and dignified manner at all times, so as to preserve
the public's perception of HackensackUMC as New Jersey's leading
healthcare provider. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
by Management.Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required:High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion
of core competency evaluation and EMS orientation. International
Trauma Life Support or Prehospital Trauma Life Support or Tactical
Casualty Combat Care certification within 6 months of hire.
Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100 or Introduction to
Incident Command System, ICS-100.b or Introduction to Incident
Command System for Healthcare/Hospitals or National Incident
Management System. ICS-200 Incident Command System, ICS-200 or ICS
for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents or Applying ICS
to Healthcare Organizations. ICS-700.a National Incident Management
System (NIMS) An Introduction or NIMS-700 National Incident
Management System (NIMS) An Introduction. Education, Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities Preferred: Two years of BLS experience. 911
experience preferred. CEVO Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator
training Or EVOC Emergency Vehicle Operations Course within one
month of hire. Hazardous Materials Operations. Licenses and
Certifications Required: Emergency Medical Technician Certification
New Jersey or Current New Jersey or National Registry EMT-B
Certification or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
- Basic Certification or Current New York EMT-Basic Certification.
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification or BLS
Instructor Trainer. Valid Driver's License from a USA state.If you
feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths
and capabilities, then please apply today!
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