Emergency Medical Tech

Location:

Hackensack, NJ, United States
Date Posted:
Jan 22, 2026

Holy Name is a medical center where innovation and compassionate care drive excellence. Our mission is to provide care for the body, mind, and soul through education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall wellness. Holy Name is New Jersey's only independent Catholic health system, comprising a 361-bed acute care hospital, a cancer center, a fitness center, a residential hospice, a nursing school, and an extensive physician network.

Innovation and care are powered by dedicated professionals focused on healing and educating the next generation of healthcare providers through residency and educational programs.

Provides basic level pre-hospital emergency medical care as defined in NJAC 8:40. Under direction, drives or rides an ambulance to provide emergency medical assessment, treatment, and non-emergency interfacility transportation. Administers treatment at the scene and en route to the hospital and adheres to all NJ Title 39 Motor Vehicle Codes and Regulations.

• Performs daily equipment, vehicle and radio checks to ensure equipment is present and working.
• Answer all calls for emergency medical treatment or non-emergency interfacility transportation as dispatched.
• Drives ambulance, obeying all motor vehicle laws, and parks in a safe location.
• Determines the nature and extent of injury by performing a complete assessment and establishes priorities for emergency care and transport needs.
• Administers emergency care such as airway management, ventilation, and CPR.
• Seeks to stop bleeding, treats shock, immobilizes fractures, and provides initial care for poisoning and burns.
• Identifies medical information to guide emergency care.
• Assists in extrication of patients from entrapment and coordinates with the dispatcher for additional resources as needed.
• Prepares victims for transport and provides continuous care en route to the hospital; on arrival, transfers care to ED staff and documents the patient’s condition.
• Maintains patient care reports and daily logs; learns and uses agency information systems.
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic emergency medical and first aid principles and patient handling techniques, including safe lifting with a partner up to 300 pounds.
• Maintains composure in emergencies and adheres to safety and regulatory requirements.
• Continuously assesses and documents the patient’s condition during transport.
• Reads, writes, speaks, and understands English sufficiently to perform duties (ASL or Braille may be considered acceptable forms of communication).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Emergency driving such as CEVO or EVOC required.
• ICS 100, Haz-Mat and WMD Awareness preferred.

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills (high proficiency).
• Ability to remain calm and think clearly during stressful situations (high proficiency).

• EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) certification (NJ) upon hire; or EMT-B certification as applicable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire required.
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians – Basic (NREMT-B) current and valid upon hire required.
• Driver License valid in New Jersey; in-state license upon hire required.
• A trauma course such as PHTLS or BTLS preferred.

At Holy Name, we reward every team member with more than a paycheck—we invest in your future and well-being. Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life, including low-cost medical coverage with employer contributions, dental and vision plans, prescription discounts, on-site child care, 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on-site parking.

Final base compensation is determined based on employment status, skills, education, and experience. Holy Name is an Equal Opportunity Employer.