{"code":"01726","codeVariants":["01726","1726"],"title":"EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN, U.F.D.","variant":null,"jurisdiction":"L","class_of_service":"C","work_week":null,"state_class_code":null,"local_class_code":"12","salary_range":null,"note":null,"salaryInferred":false,"synthetic":false,"syntheticReason":null,"full_description_html":"<pre class=\"content\"><b>EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN, U.F.D. \n\nDEFINITION</b>\n\nUnder direction, drives or rides an ambulance to location where emergency medical treatment is \nneeded and provides such treatment both at the scene and on the return trip to the hospital; in \naddition, answers fire alarms and assists in extinguishing fires; when not so engaged, performs the \nnecessary tasks involved in the cleaning and maintaining of equipment, apparatus, and building; \ndoes related work as required.\n\n<b>EXAMPLES OF WORK</b>\n\nAnswers all calls for emergency medical treatment. \n\nDrives ambulance to required location.\n\nParks ambulance in a safe location and creates a safe traffic environment by placement of road \nflares, removal of debris, and redirection of traffic.\n\nDetermines the nature and extent of injury and establishes priorities for emergency care.\n\nRenders emergency care such as opening and maintaining an airway, giving positive pressure \nventilation, and cardio-resuscitation.\n\nStops bleeding by bandaging or tourniquets.\n\nTreats shock; immobilizes fractures; and provides initial care of poisoned and burned patients.\n\nSearches for medical identification emblem as a clue for providing emergency care.\n\nExtricates patients from entrapment.\n\nRadios the dispatcher for additional help if needed. \n\nPrepares victims for transportation in an ambulance. \n\nCares for patient on return trip to hospital.\n\nReports to the dispatcher the nature and extent of injuries to assure prompt medical care on arrival.\n\nMay request advice from hospital physician or emergency department. \n\nEmergency treatment may include delivery of babies.\n\nOn arrival transfers patient to stretcher, carries into hospital and gives nurse or doctor the \nevaluation of the patient's condition.\n\nPrepares a simple report of trips made and also enters trips into a chronological log.\n\nMay also act as dispatcher determining priorities in calls for ambulance and dispatching the \nambulance.\n\nIn addition, with respect to fire duties, assists in cleaning and maintaining quarters, equipment, and \napparatus.\n\nParticipates in firefighting operations.\n\nMaintains watch in quarters during an assigned shift. \n\nParticipates in fire drills and other training courses.\n\nDrives or accompanies fire apparatus.\n\nOperates and uses other firefighting equipment and apparatus.\n\nMay take charge of all goods and chattels that may be removed from buildings as a consequence \nof a fire and keeps them under his protection until they can be delivered to the owner.\n\nDuring the continuance of any such fire and until the goods so removed can be delivered to the \nowner he may arrest, without warrant, any person interfering therewith.\n\nPerforms special duty at theaters, schools, and other public gatherings to help maintain proper fire \nprecautionary measures.\n\nInspects the condition of fire protection apparatus in public and private buildings. \n\nInspects fire hydrants, and pumps out cellars.\n\nPerforms rescue work.\n\nReceives fire alarms and notifies proper fire company.\n\nKeeps needed records.\n\n<b>REQUIREMENTS</b>\n\n<b>NOTE</b>: Positions in this class may be filled through promotion examination procedures \nonly. Candidates must meet those requirements and qualifications for promotion specified in the \nCivil Service law, rules, and regulations.\n\n<b>EDUCATION</b>\n\nGraduation from high school, Vocational high school, or possession of an approved High School \nequivalent certificate.\n\n<b>AGE</b>\n\nNot less than 18 years of age. \n\n<b>LICENSE</b>\n\nPossession of a current and valid Emergency Medical Technician Ambulance certificate issued by \nthe New Jersey Department of Health.\n\nAppointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation \nof a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the \nposition.\n\n<b>MEDICAL EXAMINATION</b>\n\nAs a prerequisite for appointment, appointees may be required to pass a thorough medical and \npsychiatric examination to be administered by the appointing authority. Any psychological, medical \nor physical condition or defect which would prevent efficient performance of the duties of the \nposition, cause the appointee to be a hazard to himself/herself or others, or become aggravated as \na result of performance of these duties, will be cause for rejection.\n\n<b>KNOWLEDGE</b>\n\nThorough knowledge of the principles of emergency medical or first aid treatment.\n\nThorough knowledge of the use and practice of pulmonary and cardiac resuscitation.\n\nThorough knowledge of the administration of oxygen when necessary.\n\nThorough knowledge of the appropriate emergency treatment depending on the patient's condition.\n\nThorough knowledge of the priorities to be observed in the treatment of patients.\n\n<b>ABILITIES</b>\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties \nof the position. Communication may include such forms as American Sign Language or braille.\n\nAbility to remain calm in a crisis situation. \n\nAbility to establish rapport with the patient.\n\nAbility to drive an ambulance with caution and to work harmoniously with others.\n\n<b>This job specification is applicable to the following title code:</b><b>Job<br />Spec<br />Code</b><b>Variant</b><b>State,<br />Local or<br />Common</b><b>Class of<br />Service</b><b>Work<br />Week</b><b>State<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Local<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Salary<br />Range</b><b>Note</b>01726LC N/A12-<br />This job specification is for <b>local</b> government use only.<br />Salary range is only applicable to state government.<br />Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.<br /><br /> 2/16/88</pre>","sections":{"EXAMPLES_OF_WORK":"Answers all calls for emergency medical treatment. \n\nDrives ambulance to required location.\n\nParks ambulance in a safe location and creates a safe traffic environment by placement of road \nflares, removal of debris, and redirection of traffic.\n\nDetermines the nature and extent of injury and establishes priorities for emergency care.\n\nRenders emergency care such as opening and maintaining an airway, giving positive pressure \nventilation, and cardio-resuscitation.\n\nStops bleeding by bandaging or tourniquets.\n\nTreats shock; immobilizes fractures; and provides initial care of poisoned and burned patients.\n\nSearches for medical identification emblem as a clue for providing emergency care.\n\nExtricates patients from entrapment.\n\nRadios the dispatcher for additional help if needed. \n\nPrepares victims for transportation in an ambulance. \n\nCares for patient on return trip to hospital.\n\nReports to the dispatcher the nature and extent of injuries to assure prompt medical care on arrival.\n\nMay request advice from hospital physician or emergency department. \n\nEmergency treatment may include delivery of babies.\n\nOn arrival transfers patient to stretcher, carries into hospital and gives nurse or doctor the \nevaluation of the patient's condition.\n\nPrepares a simple report of trips made and also enters trips into a chronological log.\n\nMay also act as dispatcher determining priorities in calls for ambulance and dispatching the \nambulance.\n\nIn addition, with respect to fire duties, assists in cleaning and maintaining quarters, equipment, and \napparatus.\n\nParticipates in firefighting operations.\n\nMaintains watch in quarters during an assigned shift. \n\nParticipates in fire drills and other training courses.\n\nDrives or accompanies fire apparatus.\n\nOperates and uses other firefighting equipment and apparatus.\n\nMay take charge of all goods and chattels that may be removed from buildings as a consequence \nof a fire and keeps them under his protection until they can be delivered to the owner.\n\nDuring the continuance of any such fire and until the goods so removed can be delivered to the \nowner he may arrest, without warrant, any person interfering therewith.\n\nPerforms special duty at theaters, schools, and other public gatherings to help maintain proper fire \nprecautionary measures.\n\nInspects the condition of fire protection apparatus in public and private buildings. \n\nInspects fire hydrants, and pumps out cellars.\n\nPerforms rescue work.\n\nReceives fire alarms and notifies proper fire company.\n\nKeeps needed records.","NOTE":"Positions in this class may be filled through promotion examination procedures \nonly. Candidates must meet those requirements and qualifications for promotion specified in the \nCivil Service law, rules, and regulations.","EDUCATION":"Graduation from high school, Vocational high school, or possession of an approved High School \nequivalent certificate.\n\n<b>AGE</b>\n\nNot less than 18 years of age.","LICENSE":"Possession of a current and valid Emergency Medical Technician Ambulance certificate issued by \nthe New Jersey Department of Health.\n\nAppointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation \nof a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the \nposition.\n\n<b>MEDICAL EXAMINATION</b>\n\nAs a prerequisite for appointment, appointees may be required to pass a thorough medical and \npsychiatric examination to be administered by the appointing authority. Any psychological, medical \nor physical condition or defect which would prevent efficient performance of the duties of the \nposition, cause the appointee to be a hazard to himself/herself or others, or become aggravated as \na result of performance of these duties, will be cause for rejection.\n\n<b>KNOWLEDGE</b>\n\nThorough knowledge of the principles of emergency medical or first aid treatment.\n\nThorough knowledge of the use and practice of pulmonary and cardiac resuscitation.\n\nThorough knowledge of the administration of oxygen when necessary.\n\nThorough knowledge of the appropriate emergency treatment depending on the patient's condition.\n\nThorough knowledge of the priorities to be observed in the treatment of patients.\n\n<b>ABILITIES</b>\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties \nof the position. Communication may include such forms as American Sign Language or braille.\n\nAbility to remain calm in a crisis situation. \n\nAbility to establish rapport with the patient.\n\nAbility to drive an ambulance with caution and to work harmoniously with others."},"searchable_text":"EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN, U.F.D. DEFINITION Under direction, drives or rides an ambulance to location where emergency medical treatment is needed and provides such treatment both at the scene and on the return trip to the hospital; in addition, answers fire alarms and assists in extinguishing fires; when not so engaged, performs the necessary tasks involved in the cleaning and maintaining of equipment, apparatus, and building; does related work as required. 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. Renders 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 burned patients. Searches for medical identification emblem as a clue for providing emergency care. Extricates patients from entrapment. Radios the dispatcher for additional help if needed. Prepares victims for transportation in an ambulance. Cares for patient on return trip to hospital. Reports to the dispatcher the nature and extent of injuries to assure prompt medical care on arrival. May request advice from hospital physician or emergency department. Emergency treatment may include delivery of babies. On arrival transfers patient to stretcher, carries into hospital and gives nurse or doctor the evaluation of the patient's condition. Prepares a simple report of trips made and also enters trips into a chronological log. May also act as dispatcher determining priorities in calls for ambulance and dispatching the ambulance. In addition, with respect to fire duties, assists in cleaning and maintaining quarters, equipment, and apparatus. Participates in firefighting operations. Maintains watch in quarters during an assigned shift. Participates in fire drills and other training courses. Drives or accompanies fire apparatus. Operates and uses other firefighting equipment and apparatus. May take charge of all goods and chattels that may be removed from buildings as a consequence of a fire and keeps them under his protection until they can be delivered to the owner. During the continuance of any such fire and until the goods so removed can be delivered to the owner he may arrest, without warrant, any person interfering therewith. Performs special duty at theaters, schools, and other public gatherings to help maintain proper fire precautionary measures. Inspects the condition of fire protection apparatus in public and private buildings. Inspects fire hydrants, and pumps out cellars. Performs rescue work. Receives fire alarms and notifies proper fire company. Keeps needed records. REQUIREMENTS NOTE : Positions in this class may be filled through promotion examination procedures only. Candidates must meet those requirements and qualifications for promotion specified in the Civil Service law, rules, and regulations. EDUCATION Graduation from high school, Vocational high school, or possession of an approved High School equivalent certificate. AGE Not less than 18 years of age. LICENSE Possession of a current and valid Emergency Medical Technician Ambulance certificate issued by the New Jersey Department of Health. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. MEDICAL EXAMINATION As a prerequisite for appointment, appointees may be required to pass a thorough medical and psychiatric examination to be administered by the appointing authority. Any psychological, medical or physical condition or defect which would prevent efficient performance of the duties of the position, cause the appointee to be a hazard to himself/herself or others, or become aggravated as a result of performance of these duties, will be cause for rejection. KNOWLEDGE Thorough knowledge of the principles of emergency medical or first aid treatment. Thorough knowledge of the use and practice of pulmonary and cardiac resuscitation. Thorough knowledge of the administration of oxygen when necessary. Thorough knowledge of the appropriate emergency treatment depending on the patient's condition. Thorough knowledge of the priorities to be observed in the treatment of patients. ABILITIES Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position. Communication may include such forms as American Sign Language or braille. Ability to remain calm in a crisis situation. Ability to establish rapport with the patient. Ability to drive an ambulance with caution and to work harmoniously with others. This job specification is applicable to the following title code: Job Spec Code Variant State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range Note 01726 L C N/A 12 - This job specification is for local government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 2/16/88","snippet":"EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN, U.F.D. DEFINITION Under direction, drives or rides an ambulance to location where emergency medical treatment is needed and provides such treatment both at the scene and...","salary_meta":null,"education_level":"high_school","experience_years":null,"has_license_requirement":true,"license_types":["driver","certification"],"pension_system":"PERS","revision_date":null,"erg_prefix":null,"erg_schedule":"A-P-R-S","range_number":null,"erg_name":null,"erg_union":null,"familyId":null,"familyName":null,"level":null,"specialization":null,"prefix":null,"isSupervisory":false}