Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

Emergency Medical Responder Field Associate

The field associate-EMR transports and assists EMTs (emergency medical technicians) with clients transported to various appointments, hospitals, schools, and facilities. He/she provides immediate lifesaving care to critical patients who access the emergency medical services system. EMRs have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide immediate lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional EMS resources to arrive. EMRs also provide assistance to higher-level personnel at the scene of emergencies and during transport. Emergency Medical Responders are a vital part of the comprehensive EMS response. Under medical oversight, Emergency Medical Responders perform basic interventions with minimal equipment. The field associate-EMR will comply with all state, local, and company policies and procedures applicable to his or her level of training.

Position highlights:

• Pay rate $17.00 per hour
• No experience needed as training is provided
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee assistance program
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Flexible shifts and overtime opportunities
• Safe and newer vehicles, power cots, power loads and stair chairs, electronic patient care reports
• Multiple advancement opportunities

Duties and responsibilities:

• Be familiar with company policies/standards and always drive in a safe and responsible manner.
• Project a professional image and attitude when interacting with clients, the public and fellow employees.
• Practice safety at all times when handling patients and ambulance equipment.
• Move patients in a safe manner particularly when moving up and down stairs.
• Must wear seat belt at all times when operating company vehicles and require clients to do the same.
• Ensure that wheelchairs and child restraints are properly secured to the stretcher, and that the stretcher is properly secured to the vehicle.
• Perform CPR, as necessary. Immediately advise dispatch of any medical or non-medical emergencies or incidents involving patients, and other passengers.
• Be familiar with safe lifting and moving techniques and be physically/mentally fit for performance of job duties.
• Be familiar with proper use of all vehicle safety equipment (e.g. stair chair, reeves, child seats, fire extinguisher, etc.).
• Be responsible for assigned equipment. Must inspect all equipment and report any malfunctions.
• Be familiar with all company forms related to ambulance transports, and their purposes. Fill them out properly.
• Adhere to company dress code and personal appearance policies.
• Have a working knowledge of the company communication systems and communication policies and procedures.
• Report all field incidents, accidents, problems, and non-routine situations that have arisen to dispatchers, supervisors, or managers on a daily basis.
• Be familiar with and comply with rules at major receiving client/facility locations.
• Assume responsibility for cleanliness of vehicle on a daily basis. Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspection.
• Make sure that all utilized equipment is replaced at the end of shift, including the replacement of oxygen tanks.
• Be familiar with maps and capable of navigating in all response areas of the company.
• Inspect and report any vehicle damage or malfunction. Must refuel vehicle. Be familiar with fleet card usage.
• Remain in close contact with dispatch, updating them on vehicle location and client information.
• Maintain order on the vehicle.
• Ensure that minors are left with approved guardians.
• Perform other related duties as required.

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Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Must be enrolled in an EMT class at time of hire. Will also be required to complete an EMR class prior to field training. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must successfully complete the company's orientation and training. Must submit to and successfully pass State criminal history review, and drug and alcohol testing program. Employees must also adhere to state EMR education timeline requirements for certification.

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. a BLS ambulance must be staffed with a minimum of two certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) when it is in service. In light of staffing shortages, the staffing requirements have been relaxed through temporary legislative enactments. P.L. 2021 c.477 authorized BLS agencies to operate with one EMT on a temporary basis. This has been extended through 2024. In the state of New Jersey, an EMR is only permitted to work in conjunction with a New Jersey State Certified Emergency Medical Technician.