Emergency Medical Technician - FT

About this role

<p id="isPasted">Under direction, drives or rides an ambulance to a specific location to provide emergency medical treatment, provides treatment both at the scene and on the return trip to the hospital; does related duties.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Examples of Work:<br>&nbsp;-Answers all calls for emergency medical treatment.<br>&nbsp;-Drives Ambulance to required location, parks ambulance in a safe location, and creates a safe traffic environment by placement of road flares, removal of &nbsp; debris, and redirection of traffic.<br>&nbsp;-Determines the nature and extent of injury and establishes priorities for emergency care.<br>&nbsp;-Administers emergency care such as opening and maintaining an airway, giving positive pressure ventilation, and cardio-resuscitation.<br>&nbsp;-Stops bleeding by bandaging or tourniquets, treats shock, immobilizes fractures, and provides initial care of poisoned and burn patients.<br>&nbsp;<br>Requirements:<br>&nbsp;-Applicants are required to possess a current and valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification issued by the New Jersey Department of Health.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;-Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jers