Full-Time EMT

Company Description

The North Brunswick First Aid & Rescue Squad, Inc. provides BLS and rescue services for the township of North Brunswick, NJ.

North Brunswick First Aid & Rescue Squad, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Due to the nature of our business you will be required to complete a comprehensive background check.

Job Description

North Brunswick First Aid and Rescue Squad is looking for highly motivated and responsible Emergency Medical Technicians to render emergency medical care to sick, disabled or injured individuals based on signs, symptoms or complaints. We operate 5 BLS units, One Rescue Truck and several support vehicles.

Shift information and Job Requirements

• Shifts are from 6AM - 6PM, 8AM - 8PM, 6PM - 6AM
• Will be scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week for a total of 36 hours / week
• Will be required to ride every other weekend
• Must be available to work day shifts, night shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Schedule should be flexible, as shifts may be changed monthly to assist with filling openings on the schedule

Qualifications

-Minimum of High School Graduate or equivalent required
-Must be at least 20 years old and a US citizen, resident-alien or possess a valid visa to live/work in the USA.
-Must have current NJ EMT, NREMT or current certifications listed in N.J.A.C. 8:40A. We require NJ EMT, for anyone with an NREMT or EMT certified through the State of New York or any member state of the Atlantic EMS Council (currently Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia) must obtain NJ-EMT reciprocity within the first 6 months of hire.
-Must have current CPR certification (Healthcare Provider or Professional Rescuer level).
-Must have Disabilities Awareness, Incident Command System Certifications ICS 100,ICS-200 (Online Okay), NIMS 700 and NIMS 800
-Must have Hazardous Material Awareness & CBRNE Awareness
-Must have 2 years of 9-1-1 Experience (9-1-1 experience defined as experience obtained while working as a paid EMT in an emergency response setting with an EMT certification)
- Any applicants less than 2 years of 9-1-1 experience will be considered for our Internship Program! Please find our posting for Internship Program positions.
-Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 100 pounds (200 pounds with assistance) from multiple positions including from floor or bed level.

- Being capable of carrying approximately 50 pounds of equipment on their own under various conditions including climbing stairs, uneven terrain, or over long distances

Additional qualifications must be obtained within the first 3 months

- CEVO

- Blue Campaign for Responders

Preferred Certifications

• PHTLS
• PEARS (or equivalent)
• TECC (or equivalent)
• Large Scale Incident Awareness

Additional Information

Per-Diems Pay: Starting base rate at $22.00

Job Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Core Class Reimbursement
• Account for Medic Ed to obtain 24 Elective CEU's
• In-house staging with amenities
• Sick/PTO time
• Vacation time

Keywords
Emergency Medical Technician, EMT, CPR, EMT-B, EMT-B Certified, 9-1-1