Emergency Medical Technician - EMT

Overview

An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides Basic Life Support (BLS) services for both emergency and non-emergency requests for service assigned by the appropriate dispatch authority in a timely professional manner. Assures the safe and prompt transportation of patients while ensuring that the care is performed in a timely, professional manner. The EMT must be able to work in flexible and potentially hazardous conditions and in uncontrolled environments while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

The position requires critical thinking to assess, triage, communicate, treat and transport patients of all ages and populations in various settings, including emergency and non-emergency transport, standby and special events, and other settings where BLS services and/or care by the EMT may be provided. The EMT must integrate care with other emergency agencies and healthcare providers. Patient care reports must be completed on each patient, and daily operational tasks support department operations.

All actions must comply with State of New Jersey Regulations in N.J.A.C. 8:40 and with Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) protocols, policies, and procedures for BLS services.