Emergency Medical Technician
Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Hackensack
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Emergency Medical Technician HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MED CNTR
Hackensack Requisition #2022-117071 ShiftDay StatusFull Time with
Benefits Weekend WorkEvery Other Weekend HolidaysThree of 6 On
CallNo On-Call Required Shift HoursDay Address199 Russell Place,
Hackensack, 07601 Apply
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Save Job Job Saved View SavedOverview How have you impacted
someone's life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our 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. Responsibilities
A Day in the Life of an Emergency Medical Technician at Hackensack
MeridianHealthincludes: + 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. A Day in the Life of an Emergency Medical
Technician at Hackensack MeridianHealthincludes: + 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. Qualifications 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! Our NetworkHackensack MeridianHealth(HMH)
is a Mandatory COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccination FacilityAs a
courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send
your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health
network who may have current openings that fit your skills and
experience.Apply
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