Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Roseland First Aid Squad Roseland, NJ Job Details Per diem From $23 an hour 11 hours ago Benefits Continuing education credits Flexible schedule Qualifications National Incident Management System Introduction (NIMS-700) EMT Certification BLS Certification High school diploma or GED Driver's License EMT experience Driving Emergency medicine First aid and CPR Full Job Description Under direction, drives or rides an ambulance to a specific location to provide emergency medical treatment, provides treatment both at the scene and on the trip to the hospital; does related duties; does other related duties as required.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Valid driver's license with NJ driving privileges (good driving record). Active, valid certification as an Emergency Medical Technician. Certification issued by National Registry or New Jersey. Valid AHA Basic Life Support certification. Minimum of 2 years of 911 experiance as an EMT Meeting the age requirement of 21 Previous experience with electronic medical records preferred (ImagineTrend). ICS-100, 200, 700, 800, Hazmat Awareness required. Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) preferred or required within 6 months of employment. The EMT must be in good physical condition, able to work in all weather and environmental conditions and able to lift and move patients in all circumstances. Ability to successfully pass a background investigation and clean driving record.

Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of principles of emergency medical and first aid treatment. Knowledge of the techniques used to administer pulmonary and cardiac resuscitation. Knowledge of the techniques used to administer oxygen. Knowledge of appropriate emergency treatment depending on the patient's condition. Ability to remain calm in an emergency situation. Ability to establish rapport with the patient and to work harmoniously with others.

Examples of work:

Answers all calls for emergency medical treatment. Drives ambulance to required location, parks ambulance in a safe location, and creates a safe traffic environment by placement of road flares, removal of debris, and redirection of traffic. Determines the nature and extent of injury and establishes priorities for emergency care. Administers emergency care such as opening and maintaining an airway, giving positive pressure ventilation, and cardio-resuscitation. Stops bleeding by bandaging or tourniquets, treats shock, immobilizes fractures, and provides initial care of poisoned and burn patients. Searches for medical identification emblem as a clue for providing emergency care. Radios the dispatcher for additional help if needed.

Pay:

From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

Continuing education credits Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person