Emergency Medical Technician Division of Emergency Management, Department of Public Safety

Organizational Overview:

The Division of Emergency Management is the lead agency for preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation in Bergen County

Job Description:           

This employment opportunity is to serve as an Emergency Medical Technician.  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.

Job Responsibilities:          

• Answers all calls for emergency medical treatment.
• Drives ambulance to required location, parks ambulance in a safe location, and creates a safe traffic environment by placement of road flares, removal of debris, and redirection of traffic.
• Determines the nature and extent of injury and establishes priorities for emergency care.
• Administers emergency care such as opening and maintaining an airway, giving positive pressure ventilation, and cardio-resuscitation.
• Stops bleeding by bandaging or tourniquets, treats shock, immobilizes fractures, and provides initial care of poisoned and burn patients.
• Searches for medical identification emblem as a clue for providing emergency care.
• Extricates patients from entrapment.
• Radios the dispatcher for additional help if needed
• Prepares victims for transportation in an ambulance and cares for patient on return trip to hospital.
• Cares for patient on return trip to hospital.

Schedule: Per Diem

Education Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent

Other Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license with NJ driving privileges.
• Bilingual English / Spanish skills preferred.
• Successful completion of pre-employment EMT core competency evaluation, written and practical.
• Active, valid certification as an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic. Certification issued by National Registry or New Jersey.
• Valid AHA Basic Life Support certification.
• Minimum of 1 year 911 riding experience, 2 years preferred.
• Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) preferred or successful completion within 6 months of employment.
• ICS-100, 200, 700, 800, Hazmat Awareness required.
• Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO) or Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) preferred or required within 6 months of employment.
• The EMT must be able to pass a medical evaluation and a respirator fit test and wear an N95 particulate filter respirator mask in accordance with PSOSHA standards as a condition of employment.
• The EMT must be in good physical condition, able to work in all weather and environmental conditions and able to lift and move patients in all circumstances.

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly wages
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance and Employee Wellness Programs

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The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.