Job description for EMT position with Capital Health in New Jersey, verbatim from LinkedIn:
Responsibilities
- Responds to dispatched emergency assignments.
- Implements patient care procedures by using assessment skills pertaining to the illness or injury.
- Identifies and manages rapidly changing situations of an emergency patient care situation. Assesses patient’s current condition through physical and verbal exam via patient or others present.
- Collects all available pertinent patient information form patient, family, friends, medical records, and medications.
- Transfers the patient to care provider and facility providing the receiving staff with a report. Completes all paperwork requirements during patient transfer.
- Completes patient care record including demographic information, clinical findings, history, medications, allergies treatment rendered, and any changes during transport.
- Provides a comprehensive written incident report describing any unusual event.
In other words, hurry to the scene of medical emergencies in a big van and save people’s lives.
Requirements
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High School Diploma or GED
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Previous EMT experience preferred.
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NJ EMT certification required.
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BLS
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Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Walking , Push/PullOccasional physical demands include: Standing , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion Continuous physical demands include: Talk or HearLifting Floor to Waist 80 lbs. Lifting Waist Leveland Above 30 lbs.
In other words, you have to be able to lift people all day, twelve hours a day, save their lives, then write reports about how you saved their lives. College degree not required, and high school degree barely required.
Compensation package:
Estimated salary
For Emergency Medical Technician in New Jersey, New Jersey, US at Capital Health
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Base salary
$34,300/yr
Range: $25K to $47K
Total compensation
$34,300/yr
Range: $25K to $47K
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Paramedic
Company NameHackensack Meridian Health Company Location Edison, NJ, US
Posted DatePosted 6 days ago Number of applicants
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Description
How have you impacted someone’s life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our healthcare 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.
Responsibilties
A day in the life of a Paramedic at Hackensack Meridian includes:
Provide emergency 911 advanced life support.
Assess, communicate, treat critical patients and complete patient care reports.
Daily operational tasks are also required in support of the department.
Qualifications
No definite determined length of previous experience; Entry level applicant should be experienced with basic life support level minimum.
Completion of required courses (basic)
New Jersey State Certified paramedic or equivalent out of state paramedic training with reciprocity; or New Jersey approved Mobile Intensive Care Nurse
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification – ACLS
Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic Certification – MICP
Valid Driver’s License from a USA state – US DR LIC
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
Seniority Level
Associate
Industry
Hospital & Health Care
Employment Type
Other
Job Functions
Health Care Provider
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Estimated salary
For Paramedic in Edison, NJ, US at Hackensack Meridian Health
Base salary
$53,000/yr
Range: $41K to $69K
Range: $41K – $69K
Total compensation
$53,000/yr
Range: $41K to $69K
Range: $41K – $69K
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