EMT-Paramedic

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Work Type: Full Time - salary
City, State: West Point, NY
Office: ATC - South Jersey Locations

EMT / Paramedic – Job Description

Schedule

  • 12-hour shifts available Sunday–Saturday
  • Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Job-Specific Duties

The type of work may include, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Provide a full range of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) services within the assigned medical treatment facility and supported geographical area.
  • Maintain proficiency in the operation of ambulance radio equipment.
  • Monitor and operate ambulance radio equipment as required by the circumstances.
  • Provide patients with necessary and appropriate medical care consistent with available ambulance equipment, supplies, certification, training, and experience during transport.
  • Control and properly dispose of all medical waste generated during patient transport.
  • Conduct routine restocking, cleaning, and disinfection of the vehicle, equipment, and medical supplies.
  • Ensure ambulances are safe to operate, sanitary, properly equipped, and functioning correctly.
  • Document all treatment provided to patients during transportation.
  • Rapidly stabilize patients according to Advanced Life Support (ALS) protocols and applicable EMS written protocols.
  • Lift, transfer, transport, and deliver patients to designated medical facilities.
  • Place patients on appropriate monitoring equipment.
  • Administer injections, IVs, oxygen, dressings, and other treatments within the scope of certification and applicable protocols.
  • Transport patient records, baggage, and personal belongings as necessary.
  • Redress patient wounds as required.

Medical Facility Responsibilities

In addition to pre-hospital emergency medical duties, the EMT/Paramedic may provide patient care within an assigned medical facility emergency department, including:

  • Conduct patient registration, triage, and screening in accordance with emergency department protocols.
  • Provide care within the scope of Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic training, certification, and experience.
  • Assist with cleaning and preparing patient rooms.
  • Restock and organize medical equipment and supplies.
  • Assist nurses and physicians with patient care as delegated.
  • Support general emergency department operations as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education

  • Graduate of an accredited NREMT/EMT training program.

License, Certification & Training

  • Possess and maintain appropriate certification as an NREMT, NRAEMT, or NRP, or applicable state EMT certification.
  • Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.

Experience

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience as an EMT, NREMT, NRAEMT, or NRP after graduation.

Security Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain a government security clearance.

Compensation

Pay Rate: $33–$42 per hour

Position Type

  • Full-Time
  • 12-hour shifts
  • Day and night shifts available
  • Sunday–Saturday scheduling availability
 
Equal Opportunity Employer

ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by Federal, State, or local law.

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