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Job Description EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN JOB DESCRIPTION / (EMT) SUMMARY: The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is responsible for all aspects of patients’ care within the scope of certification. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Accurately completes a pre-inspection and post-inspection sheet prior to and after your tour as per NJ DOH/DOT. Performs a visual inspection of the patient compartment, inside and out, and for cleanliness and damage. Cleans the patient compartment, equipment, and outside of vehicle as needed. Replaces damaged or missing items, noting deficiencies on Usage Report. Presents the signed, dated Vehicle/Equipment Checklist to the Supervisor. Ensures that the ambulance is at all times in compliance with applicable NJ Department of Health Regulations. Directs his/her assistant (EMT) with regard to assistance with patient care and handling, use of emergency warning devices, speed and special driving conditions particular to patient needs. Responds to all calls as directed by Communications in a professional manner and in the time frame assigned. Treats all patients in accordance with NJ Basic Life Support Protocols. Secures patient information and records from the discharge planner or Registered Nurse at the transferring facility. Transports all patients via stretcher. (All psych transports must be on stretcher) Carries all patients to and from the ambulance, NO PATIENTS ARE TO WALK. Carefully monitors all patients during transport. Observes all patient rights with regard to courteous conduct, behavior and appropriate communication. Records changes in patient’s condition during transport. Alters patient care in accordance with changes in the patient’s condition. Takes all patients to their assigned location i.e. medical facility or residence. Patients are never to be left at the door. Promptly and accurately completes Pre-Hospital Reports. Properly completes company paperwork and obtains all necessary signatures for billing purposes. Maintains professional conduct and courteous interaction with all medical facility staff, fellow co-workers, and provides conscientious customer service. Possess valid CPR, Blood borne Pathogens, OSHA, & HazMat Certifications. Must wear company uniforms as mandated in company uniform policy. Complies with all Federal State Laws, ordinances, and regulations. Performs all duties as required by law and company policy Speaks positively about the company. Must maintain clean driving record. QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess a valid and clean record NJ Driver’s license for at least 1 year. Current NJ valid EMT-B certification. Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support CPR certification. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, write, and interpret using basic English language and grammatical usage. Ability to understand and follow simple directions as related to job description. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, use hands or fingers, handle, feel, and reach with his or her hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently push, pull, lift and/or move more than 150 pounds by his or her self and 250 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The EMT may from time to time be exposed to working in inclement weather conditions, or may be potentially exposed to Blood borne and air borne pathogens, hazardous materials, or combative clients. The EMT must be able to function under stress involving the provision of health care to patients in life-threatening conditions.

Job Description Silver Lake Hospital of Newark, NJ is seeking to hire a full-time Social Worker to provide comprehensive assessments for new patients and assists the patients and their families with discharge planning. ABOUT SILVER LAKE HOSPITAL Silver Lake Hospital is a long-term acute care hospital with a reputation of providing patients with a place to heal before heading home. A long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) is an acute care specialty hospital that provides highly advanced and focused care for higher acuity patients who have not responded to short-term treatment in traditional general hospitals. The average length of stay in an LTACH is 25 days as compared to a 3-5 day average stay in a general hospital. Our safe and state of the art hospital is designed to admit and care for the most critically ill patients. POSITION SUMMARY The Social Worker completes comprehensive assessments for new patients, including mental and psychosocial. Responsible for patient charting using EMR System. Identifies and creates care plans to meet individual patient levels of need to establish a safe discharge. Participates in discharge planning; development and implementation of discharge plans and patient assessments. Provide information to patient and/or family on Medicare/Medicaid and other financial assistance programs. Assist in obtaining resources from community, social, health and welfare agencies to meet the needs of the patient. Assist in providing solutions for social and practical environmental problems including seeking financial assistance, discharge planning (including collaboration with community agencies), and referrals to other community agencies when specialized assistance is required. QUALIFICATIONS • Master degree in Social Work (MSW) required., • Valid New Jersey State license in Social work (LSW) required., • EARC Screener certification required., • Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a hospital or sub-acute care setting is preferred., • Proficient in Microsoft Office and EMR Systems. Full time employees are offered generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, supplemental insurance, free life-long term disability insurance. Additional benefits include free parking in a safe and secure garage, paid time off (PTO), and a comprehensive wellness program. ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? If you feel that you would be right for this position complete our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. After this step, you will receive an invite to complete your full application. Thank you. Job Posted by ApplicantPro