What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN position at Cooper University Health Care?
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Short Description
Under the supervision of the EMS Supervisor, the EMT will provide pre-hospital Basic Life
Support care in all weather conditions, in cooperation with other EMS providers as a
member of the patient care team.
Care will be rendered to patients of all ages whom experience any injury or illness, utilizing
appropriate equipment and techniques to safely assess, treat, lift, move and transport
patients to appropriate medical facilities.
Complete all required documentation and other assigned duties which support efficient
EMS operations while maintaining a professional attitude.
Experience Required
1 year experience as a Certified EMT-B in a 911 system preferred.
Education Requirements
High School Diploma required.
License/Certification Requirements
- ICS-100 or equivalent and IS-700 or equivalent upon hire. ICS-200 or equivalent and IS-800 or equivalent within first year of employment.
- Current NJ EMT certification or eligible for reciprocity, NREMT preferred.
- BLS certification.
- Current state issued driver's license with clean driving record.
Other Qualifications
Must be physically able to work in all weather and environmental conditions, able to lift and move patients in all circumstance and perform all duties consistent with providing ALS and/or BLS in the pre-hospital environment.
All candidates must be at least 21 years of age by start date to comply with vehicle insurance requirements.
Criteria for Employee Base Fleet Driver Eligibility:
- Driver must be between the ages of twenty-one (21) and seventy-nine (79)
- Driver must show proof of valid personal automobile insurance coverage in the State of New Jersey.
- Driver has no reported driving related violations or accidents in the past three (3) years
Special Requirements
Part time, 24 hours a week
12 hours shift with weekend/holidays