Emergency Medical Technician - Emt

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Hackensack Meridian Health

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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. This is a professional job that must remain flexible and may include working in hazardous conditions and in uncontrolled environments while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

The position requires the use of critical thinking skills 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 be able to integrate care seamlessly with all other emergency agencies including police, fire, ALS and other BLS, as well as healthcare providers in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Patient care reports must be completed on each patient. Daily operational tasks are also required in support of the department. All actions must be in accordance with all the State of New Jersey Regulations in (N.J.A.C. 8:40) regarding Emergency Medical Technicians, and in compliance with HMH protocols, policies, and procedures for the provision of BLS services.

• Respond to emergency and non‑emergency transport requests in a timely professional manner.
• Provide Basic Life Support (BLS) care and transport patients safely.
• Maintain and document patient care reports accurately and promptly.
• Assist with equipment checks and vehicle maintenance as required.
• Collaborate effectively with other emergency services and healthcare providers.

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Introduction to Incident Command System, including various trainings such as ICS‑100, ICS‑200, ICS‑700, NIMS, National Response Framework, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

• Two years of BLS experience. 9‑1‑1 experience preferred.

• Current NJ Emergency Medical Technician certification, or current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians – EMT Basic certification, or certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (basic) issued by a state with whom the State of New Jersey shares direct reciprocity. (Eligible Non‑NJ EMTs must obtain their NJ EMT certification within 6 months of hire.)
• AHA Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Certification or BLS Instructor Certification.
• Valid Driver’s License from a USA state.
• CEVO Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator training or EVOC Emergency Vehicle Operations Course within 90 days of hire.

• Must be physically capable of performing all listed duties throughout the shift.
• Must be able to lift and move patients and equipment as required.
• Must be able to…