EMT - Full-time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Emergency Medical Technician provides BLS service, including rescue, triage, transfer and transport of emergency and non-emergency patients. This includes assessing the needs of patients using accepted national and state standards for the EMT-B and setting priorities of care rapidly and accurately under all conditions including extremes in climate and in varied environments. The Emergency Medical Technician provides clear and properly executed documentation of assessment, patient information and medical interventions. This position is responsible for completion of all documentation on a daily basis. This may include filing, data retrieval and phone calls. The EMT communicates effectively with customers to explain procedures, answer routine questions, establish rapport, etc. This position acts in a professional manner and maintains an effective working relationship with members of other EMS agencies, hospital and long term facility personnel, patients and families, law enforcement and fire department personnel, etc. The EMT may also serve as a Preceptor to new staff within this title, as assigned by department leadership. This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: High School graduate or equivalent required.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Current National Registry or New Jersey Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Certification required upon hire or transfer. (Current EMT-Basic certification from NY, PA, DE, DC, MD, VA and WVA is also acceptable). Current American Heart Association BLSHCP (professional rescuer or health care provider level) required upon hire or transfer. Proof of Valid Driver's License required. Proof of completing National Incident Command Courses ICS 100 and ICS 700 required upon hire or transfer.

EXPERIENCE: Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS Demonstrates the competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool for this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, and potential injury. Potential for Psychological and physical stress. Work involves exposure to various climate extremes and weather conditions and exposure to disagreeable odors and body wastes. Must be able to lift and carry heavy equipment up to 50 lbs and lifting patients up to 200lbs with assistance. Must maintain physical fitness necessary to move rapidly when required in emergencies.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP This position reports to Operations Manager Education & Quality Care.

The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Benefit Offerings AtlantiCare offers eligible Full-time and Part-time team members the ability to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)/403(b), Life Insurance, Disability and other supplemental benefit programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: High School graduate or equivalent required.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Current National Registry or New Jersey Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Certification required upon hire or transfer. (Current EMT-Basic certification from NY, PA, DE, DC, MD, VA and WVA is also acceptable). Current American Heart Association BLSHCP (professional rescuer or health care provider level) required upon hire or transfer. Proof of Valid Driver’s License required. Proof of completing National Incident Command Courses ICS 100 and ICS 700 required upon hire or transfer.

Emergency Medical Technician

This position reports to Operations Manager Education & Quality Care.

The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Benefit Offerings

AtlantiCare offers eligible Full-time and Part-time team members the ability to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)/403(b), Life Insurance, Disability and other supplemental benefit programs.

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare

At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans with employer contributions

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage

Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care

Wellness Programs to help you thrive

Voluntary Benefits , including Pet Insurance and more

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.

Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.

Pay Transparency

In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law" in impacted states, which mandate employers to list salary ranges in job advertisements and promotions.

AtlantiCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer