EMT fulltime 1P-1A in Voorhees Township, New Jersey

Overview

Job Description

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) – Full-Time

At Virtua Health, our mission is centered around providing compassionate, high-quality care when our communities need it most. Our teams work together every day to deliver reliable healthcare services, support patients, and create healthier communities throughout South Jersey.

Virtua Health is seeking a dedicated Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) to provide emergency response and non-emergency medical transportation services. This position delivers patient-focused care in the field, performs assessments, provides BLS treatment, and ensures safe transportation while following New Jersey EMS protocols and medical direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to 911 emergency calls and scheduled interfacility transports in a timely and professional manner.
• Perform patient assessments and provide appropriate basic life support (BLS) care according to state EMS guidelines and medical command instructions.
• Deliver compassionate care while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and dignity throughout transport.
• Safely operate ambulances while following traffic laws, department policies, and defensive driving practices.
• Complete accurate electronic patient care reports (ePCR), documenting assessments, treatments, patient conditions, and transfer information.
• Inspect ambulances and medical equipment before each shift to ensure operational readiness.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked vehicles, supplies, and equipment.
• Follow infection prevention procedures and complete required equipment decontamination after patient care.
• Support training and development of new employees, students, and EMS partners by sharing knowledge and promoting best practices.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, emergency responders, and department staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an approved Emergency Medical Technician-Basic training program.
• Current New Jersey EMT-B certification (NJ, PA, or National Registry certification preferred).
• Current CPR certification at the professional rescuer level.
• EVOC certification required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Previous EMS field experience preferred; qualified new EMT graduates may be considered.

Additional Requirements

• Completion of required annual training, including HIPAA, safety training, compliance education, PPD testing, and fit testing.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced emergency environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills, professionalism, and commitment to patient-centered care.

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-Time Position
• Night Shift (12-hour shifts)
• 36 hours per week
• Hourly pay range: $21.85 – $32.83

Join Virtua Health and become part of a team dedicated to delivering dependable emergency medical care and making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and families.