PD EMT in Irvington, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Per Diem EMT

Location: Various opportunities available in the Northern Region throughout Kenilworth, Irvington, Livingston, Belleville, Rahway and Elizabeth

Department Name: Northern BLS Emergency

Req #: Evergreen

Status: Hourly

Shift: Days, Evenings and Nights

Pay Range: $24.13 - $26.68 per hour

Interested in joining our Mobile Health team as an EMT?

We have per diem EMT opportunities available throughout our Northern Region, including Kenilworth, Irvington, Livingston, Belleville, Rahway and Elizabeth. This Evergreen posting allows you to apply once and be considered for current and future opportunities. A recruiter will review your application and connect with you to discuss available positions that best align with your qualification and your shift and location preferences.

Job Overview:
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) will provide Basic Life Support (BLS) services to patients.

• Opportunities to advance from BLS to ALS through our Training Center
• Free CEUs and ABC cores for recertification
• World-class work experience for all employees

A Typical Day:

• Conducts self in a professional, dignified, and compassionate manner at all times
• 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
• Required to complete department specific continuing programs in addition to those required by the State of New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services
• Expected to complete all patient care documentation in accordance with the MH Documentation Procedure
• Interacts professionally with partners, patients, management, colleagues from other EMS agencies, public safety personnel, and other healthcare providers and members of the public
• 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.

This Role Might Be For You If …

• 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.

To Be Considered:

Required:

• Must be 18 years of age
• High School Graduate or GED
• Current Driver’s License and must satisfy the current vehicle insurance company’s requirements
• New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, or National Registry EMT Certification
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider (CPR)
• Hazmat Awareness Certification
• Must possess ICS 100, 200, and NIMS 700, 800
• Must have completed Weapons of Mass Destruction or CBRNE Awareness training

Preferred:

• PHTLS/ITLS
• Associate degree

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.