EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN/HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONDER

 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
  
 DEFINITION:

 Under direction, drives or rides an ambulance to a specific
 location to provide emergency medical treatment, provides
 treatment both at the scene and on the return trip to the
 hospital; does related duties.

 NOTE:  The definition and examples of work for this title 
 are for illustrative purposes only.  A particular position using this
 title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. 
 Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
 
 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.

 Administers 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 burn 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 ensure prompt medical care on arrival.

 May request advice from hospital physician or emergency
 department.

 May deliver newborn infants.

 On arrival, transfers patient to stretcher, carries or wheels
 into hospital, and provides nurse or doctor evaluation of the
 patient's condition.

 Prepares reports of trips made and enters information into
 a chronological log.

 May also act as dispatcher determining priorities in calls
 for ambulance and dispatching the ambulance.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and information systems used by
 the agency, office, or related units.
 
 REQUIREMENTS:
  
 CERTIFICATION

 Applicants are required to possess a current and valid 
 Emergency  Medical Technician (EMT) Certification issued 
 by the New Jersey Department of Health.  

 NOTE:  Applicants who possess the higher level 
 certification as a Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic, or Mobile
 Intensive Care Registered Nurse Certification, issued by the
 New Jersey Department of Health, are considered to have 
 met the above certification requirement. 

 LICENSE:

 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.
 
 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
 
 Knowledge of principles of emergency medical and first aid
 treatment.

 Knowledge of the techniques used to administer pulmonary
 and cardiac resuscitation.

 Knowledge of the techniques used to administer oxygen.

 Knowledge of appropriate emergency treatment depending
 on the patient's condition.

 Ability to remain calm in an emergency situation.

 Ability to establish rapport with the patient.

 Ability to drive an ambulance with caution.

 Ability to work harmoniously with others.

 Ability to determine the nature and extent of injury and 
 provide emergency medical treatment.

 Ability to administer first aid, CPR and other emergency 
 medical care.

 Ability to prioritize emergency medical treatment needs.

 Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
 manual recording and information systems used by the
 agency, office, or related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate
 in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
 American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered
 as acceptable forms of communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as 
 long as they can perform essential functions of the job with 
 or without reasonable accommodation.  If the accommodation 
 cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue 
 hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

CODE: 01724            8/2/2016

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONDER 

  DEFINITION:
  
  Under direction of a Hazardous Materials Technician 2 or
  supervisor in a Hazardous Materials Emergency Response 
  Program, responds to releases or potential releases of 
  hazardous materials requiring the use of chemical protective 
  equipment Level D through A for the purpose of protecting 
  public health, safety, welfare, and the environment; contains 
  releases from safe distances to keep the release from 
  spreading and to prevent exposure; is responsible for the 
  issuance of complete and comprehensive incident reports; 
  does related work as required.

  EXAMPLES OF WORK:

  As a member of a team, responds to hazardous materials 
  emergencies on a 24 hour, 7-day a week basis.

  Implements emergency response plans and procedures 
  for incidents requiring the use of chemical protective 
  equipment Level D through A.

  Performs those emergency measures taken to contain 
  hazardous materials and prevent damage to public health, 
  safety, welfare, and the environment resulting from releases 
  or potential releases of hazardous substances and materials.

  Identifies, classifies, and verifies known and unknown hazardous
  materials using field monitoring equipment and instruments
  consistent with the level of certification and training.

  Contains hazardous material releases by plugging, patching, 
  or other measures to stop the release of hazardous material(s) 
  substances into the environment consistent with the level of
  certification and training.

  Operates basic monitoring equipment such as colormetric tube
  detectors, combustible gas indicators, and other gas detection 
  meters, to assess environmental conditions for potential health 
  and safety consistent with the level of certification and training.

  Attends training sessions associated with assigned duties.

  Maintains an assuring and calming attitude during periods 
  of stress and emergency.

  Follows established safety rules, regulations, precautions,
  policies, and procedures in work assignments.

  Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of timely and
  technically accurate reports regarding responses to 
  hazardous materials emergencies.

  Prepares correspondence in the course of official duties.

  Maintains essential records, files, and equipment.

  Maintains equipment, vehicles, and program facilities.

  Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
  and/or manual recording and computerized information 
  systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

  REQUIREMENTS:

  Applicant must show completion of:
       Eight (8) hour Level 2 First Responder Operations training
             course

  Course must be in compliance with any one of the following:
       National Fire Protection Association 471 standard;
             revised NFPA 472 standard; 473 standard;
       New Jersey State Police Office of Emergency Management
       Occupational Safety and Health Administration 
             Regulations 29 CFR 1910-1206 (q) 6ii
       United States Department of Transportation

  NOTE:  Appointees may be required to have completed an 
  eight (8) hour Level 2 Emergency Medical Operations training 
  course, at the discretion of the appointing authority.

  NOTE:  Appointees may be required to attend training for 
  additional certifications in a specified timeframe as determined 
  by the appointing authority. 

  Such training may include but not be limited to:
      NFPA 1001, Basic Firefighting or equivalent 
      New Jersey Emergency Medical Technician Certification 
             or equivalent 

  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  Appointees must be able to respond to hazardous 
  materials emergencies (as required by the employer).

  Appointees will be required to carry a personal paging 
  device, and must be able to respond to hazardous 
  materials emergencies on a 24 hour, 7-day a week basis.

  Appointees will be required to participate in the department's
  medical surveillance and physical fitness conditioning program 
  pursuant to OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910-120 (f).

  Appointees will be required to obtain a special driver's
  license from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
  to operate the type of vehicles assigned to the program 
  within six (6) months of being hired.

  LICENSE:
 
  Appointees will be required to possess a valid New Jersey
  driver's license.

  NOTE:  The responsibility for ensuring that employees 
  possess the required motor vehicle license, commensurate 
  with the class and type of vehicles they operate, rests with 
  the Appointing Authority.

  KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

  Knowledge of hazardous materials terminology.

  Knowledge of relevant standard operating procedures 
  and termination.

  Knowledge of the appropriate chemical protective gear 
  to at least Level B as well as any other specialized personal 
  protective equipment to be used at the scene of a hazardous 
  materials incident.

  Knowledge of those procedures for making hazard and risk
  assessments.

  Knowledge of the procedures involved with coordinating
  hazardous materials teams from federal, state, county, 
  and local jurisdiction levels.

  Knowledge of the policies, regulations, and procedures
  involved in coordinating investigation of hazardous 
  materials releases.

  Knowledge of the chemical, toxicological, biological, 
  and radiological effects of hazardous substances 
  released into the environment.

  Ability to make accurate observations at the scene 
  of a hazardous materials incident.

  Ability to implement a site safety plan.

  Ability to classify, identify, and verify known and unknown
  materials by using monitoring equipment.

  Ability to function within an assigned role in the Incident
  Command System.

  Ability to complete record keeping procedures.

  Ability to perform basic hazardous materials containment
  within the capabilities of the resources and personal 
  protective equipment available.

  Ability to use and calibration of specific equipment and
  recording, measuring, and testing devices in monitoring 
  and assessing environmental conditions during periods 
  of emergency such as air monitoring and combustible 
  gas instruments.

  Ability to understand and interpret chemical, toxicological,
  biological, and radiological terminology.

  Ability to follow established safety rules, regulations,
  precautions, policies, and procedures in work assignments.

  Ability to select and implement appropriate decontamination
  procedures.

  Ability to follow written and oral orders, directions, and
  plans.

  Ability to interact with various people who are in differing
  situations.

  Ability to maintain an assuring and calming attitude during
  periods of stress and emergency.

  Ability to maintain physical fitness, as required to perform
  the essential functions of the job.  Fitness shall be determined 
  by a specialized medical physician and as established by 
  applicable health and safety regulations.

  Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
  manual recording and information systems used by the 
  agency, office, or related units.

  Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate 
  in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.  
  American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered 
  as acceptable forms of communication.

  Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as 
  long as they can perform essential functions of the job with 
  or without reasonable accommodation.  If the accommodation 
  cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue 
  hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

CODE: 07952            07/13/2016

DUAL TITLE CODE: 08052