EMT Apprentice in Somerset , New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Student

Location: Mobile Health

Department Name: Training Center

Req #: 0000258923

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $18.00 - $18.00 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Apprentice is a full time EMT Student preparing to be able to provide pre-hospital 911 emergency Basic Life Support (BLS) treatment to all patients of all ages and populations, in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and RWJ Barnabas EMS policies and procedures, who experience any illness, disability or injury, using proper equipment and techniques to safely assess, treat, lift and transport patients to the mobile unit, and transport them to an appropriate medical facility, while completing all documentation and assigned duties supporting efficient EMS operations and representing RWJ Barnabas EMS in a positive and professional manner.

• Conducts self in a professional, dignified, and compassionate manner at all times.
• Interacts professionally with partners, patients, management, colleagues from other EMS agencies, public safety. personnel, and other healthcare providers and members of the public.
• Capable of communicating clearly, effectively, professionally, and in the English language via written and verbal means.
• Notifies Supervisor of any deficiencies regarding maintenance, equipment, or supplies.
• Notifies Supervisor immediately of any unusual circumstances.
• Provides treatment in accordance with established patient care protocols.
• Operates department vehicles in accordance with all applicable NJ Motor Vehicle Laws and MH driving related policies.
• EMTS are required to complete department specific continuing education programs in addition to those required by the State of New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services.
• EMTs are expected to perform routine duties intended to keep them safe and facilitate their ability to provide patient care.
  • • This includes but is not limited to completing vehicle inspection forms and vehicle maintenance requests, submitting copies of required certifications prior to their due date, remaining compliant with hospital employee health requirements such as TB Testing and N95 fit testing, and completing hospital required processes such as annual employee self-evaluations and employee engagement surveys, in a timely manner.
• EMTs are expected to complete all patient care documentation in accordance with the MH Documentation Procedures.
• Perform other duties as required or requested by MH management, necessary to the function of the organization.

• You are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care
• You thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• You have strong technical skills and attention to detail
• You enjoy working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• You are committed to patient safety

Required:

• Must be 18 years of age
• High School Graduate or GED

Preferred:

• Associate Degree