What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medical Technician - FT position at County of Monmouth?
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.
Examples of Work:
-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.
Requirements:
-Applicants are required to possess a current and valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification issued by the New Jersey Department of Health.
-Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.
Please be advised, all Monmouth County positions are on site. There are no provisions to work remotely.
For a full job description please go to: https://info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/01724.htm