CUNY CAREERPATH REAL-TIME REPORT & SAMPLE JOB ADS Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) SEPTEMBER 2013

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Ad Volume.

Since August four years

ago, a monthly average of 50 jobs

has been posted online for

emergency medical technicians and

paramedics. The vast majority of

these ads were for EMT’s and

emergency room technicians as

opposed to the very few for

paramedics. Peak demand was in

March 2012, and demand was

weakest in May 2011. During 2011

and 2012 demand increased to

roughly twice that of demand in

2009 and 2010.

NOTE:

The remaining narrative and tables in this report contain the results of a search of online ads for

EMT’s and Emergency Room Technicians over the past three months, from June 13 to September 10,

2013. Job ads for paramedics are not included.

Other titles.

Other than emergency medical technician, the most

commonly advertised job titles were emergency room technician

(65) and patient care associate (54).

Job Location.

The table to the right lists the top locations for advertised

EMT jobs. About 86 percent of advertised jobs listings were in New Jersey.

Of the 14 percent (22 ads) in New York State, 15 were in New York City

(including Bayside). The others were in Long Island and Westchester. Job

developers should consult jobseekers to see if they are willing to take a

commute to New Jersey.

Hiring Difficulty.

Wanted Analytics scores occupations according

to a “hiring scale,” which takes into account the number of

current workers in the occupation, the number of employers

hiring, local unemployment rates, and pay that is offered, among

other factors. According to this scale, emergency medical

technicians are

very easy

for employers to recruit and hire. The

average posting period is 47 days.

Wages.

Of the ads specifying salary ranges, a majority offered between

$39,800 and $48,650 per year.

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New Jersey 133 Somerset 15 Newark 11 Paterson 10 Jersey City 6 Clifton 6 Totowa 5 Toms River 5 Hackensack 5 Piscataway 5 Lakewood 5 New York 22 New York 14 Mineola 2 Sleepy Hollow 2 Bayside 1 Harrison 1 White Plains 1 Melville 1 Total (2) 155

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Industry.

Most employers advertising in the

past quarter did not specify which industry

they were in. Of the rest, the industries

seeking the highest numbers of EMTs were

general medical and surgical hospitals and

ambulance services.

Online advertisers.

The websites containing

the most ads were craigslist, Beyond.com,

backpage, Regional Help Wanted, and

JOBcentral. Career counselors and jobseekers

should add these sites to their list of resources

if they do not consult them already.

Skills, Tools and Technologies.

The skills, tools and technologies most commonly mentioned in job ads

were ambulances (8), electrocardiography machines (EKG; 4), incident command system (3), emergency

room (3), and bilingualism (2).

Other Certifications. Other than

Emergency Medical Technician Certification (EMT), the certifications

most commonly mentioned in job ads were Basic Life Support (BLS), Certified Registered Nurse (RN),

Certified in Nursing Administration (CNA), and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

Employers.

Most ads – especially those posted in Craigslist – did not specify employer names. In the

remaining ads, the top employers were Catholic Health Initiatives, Gem Ambulance, Hackensack

University Medical Center, and Phelps Memorial Hospital (see table next page). The table to the right

lists the top employers in the previous quarter. Among the top five, there is no employer overlap

between the two quarters.

Health Care and Social Assistance 16

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals 7

Ambulance Services 7

Nursing Care Facilities 2

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and

Remediation Services 3

Travel Agencies 2

Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal 1

Finance and Insurance 2

Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers 2 Other Services (except Public Administration) 1

Religious Organizations 1

Others & Unclassified 133

Total 155

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CURRENT QUARTER

PREVIOUS QUARTER

Advertiser Volume

Alert Ambulance Service, Inc. 5

Mount Sinai Medical Center 4

Catholic Health Initiatives 4

North Shore Long Island Jewish 3

NY - Binghamton Staffing 2

Gem Ambulance 2

Execu|Search 2

Monmouth Medical Center 2

NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia 2

Transcare 2

Friendly Care Transport 2

Courtesy Medical Transportation Inc 1

Bristal Assisted Living 1

Robert Wood Johnson Hospital 1

Morgan Stanley 1

Corbert Medical Transportation 1

Securitas 1

MedPro 1

Barnabas Health 1

On Time Ambulance Inc 1

Girls Scouts of America 1

Englewood Hospital & Medical Center 1

SeniorCare EMS 1

ATCO Structures and Logistics 1

ZipRecruiter 1

sunrise ambulance services 1

Total (29) 143

Advertiser

Volume

Catholic Health Initiatives

4 Gem Ambulance

4 Hackensack University Medical Center

2 Phelps Memorial Hospital

2 New Jersey Area Jobs

1 NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia

1 Englewood Hospital & Medical Center

1 Transcare

1 Stericycle Inc

1 Corbert Medical Transportation

1 Friendly Care Transport

1 Adamo Medical Services

1 Friendly Care Medical

1 Army Installation Management Agency

1 Richmond University Medical Center

1 JFK Medical

1 Galaxy Ambulance

1 Action EMS

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SELECTED JOB ADS

Emergency Room Technician (NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia)

General Info

Employer: NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia Location: New York, New York

Occupation: Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics WANTED ID: 321917460

First Posted: June 19, 2013 Last seen: June 19, 2013

Additional Info

Salary: $40,000 Job Type: Part-Time Diversity friendly: Unknown

Description

Location: New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. Making it Possible. New York-Presbyterian Hospital, The University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell. Behind every patient success story - before every clinical breakthrough - stands the unparalleled team of professionals at New York's #1 Hospital. With leading specialists in every field of medicine, the advances pioneered at New York-Presbyterian Hospital (NYP) have improved the lives of people everywhere. Uniting the power of two renowned medical centers - NYP/Columbia University Medical Center and NYP/Weill Cornell Medical Center - we deliver the highest level of inpatient, ambulatory and preventative care. Be one of the people who make it possible. Responsibilities – CUMC. The Emergency

Department Technician is a skilled individual who has successfully completed the Emergency Department's Course, which validates their areas of responsibilities and patient care duties. This role assists with Emergency Department Services. Candidates must have a High School Diploma/GED. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of one year of experience as a Nurse’s aide, or have completed an Emergency Department Technician course or Certified Medical Assistant Program. Ideal candidates will be bilingual in English and Spanish and have experience working in an Emergency Department. This is a part time position, shift includes 2PM - 10PM. Equal Employment Opportunity New York-Presbyterian Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

References

Site: After College

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Patient Care Technician Emergency Trauma Department (Hackensack University Medical

Center)

General Info

Employer: Hackensack University Medical Center Location: Hackensack, New Jersey

First Posted: August 14, 2013 Last seen: 2 Days Ago

Additional Info

Salary: $42,000

Job Type: Part-Time; Full-Time Diversity friendly: Unknown

Description

We're Healthcare at its Best. The very factors that drive Hackensack University Medical Center to national success are the same ones that drive America's best to us. Employees who value quality, service, and who are energized by career advancement. Knowledge, Education and Skills Required: High school diploma or equivalent. To work every other weekend. To work three (3) out of six (6) holidays. To work rotating schedule/shifts based on needs.

Knowledge, Education and Skills Preferred: Medical Assistant education/certification. Experience as a nurse aide or technician in acute care healthcare setting. Job Summary: The Patient Care Technician is responsible for assisting registered professional nurses, in the care of the patient. He/she performs all of the essential generic job functions as listed below. Essential Generic Job Functions (List in order of importance): 1. Welcomes patients and checks for proper identification bracelets. 2. Prepares the patient for assessment/admission, physical examination and procedures. 3. Draws intravenous or capillary blood from newborn through geriatric aged patients using proper aseptic collection techniques, assure appropriate labeling and processing of specimens to expedite through put of patients. 4. Performs EKG for patients as directed. 5. Compiles EKG reports for physician interpretation (including associated billing charges). 6. Assures the presence, functionality and cleanliness of all necessary equipment. 7. Assists in the transport of patient to departments or units upon request. 8. Assists with preparation as necessary assuring the patient is assisted with meals/ or fed as needed. 9. Checks inventory of assigned area and restocks as directed. 10. Ensures room environment is prepared for admission. 11. Provides direct hygiene and comfort care to patients including bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, incontinent care, and bed making. 12. Takes vital signs on admission under the direction of the RN, and documents accordingly on appropriate flow sheets, and notifies the RN of results, assists with admission as appropriate inclusive of checking of patient ID bands. 13. Performs and documents glucose finger sticks and collects other specimens as directed. 14. Obtains and documents daily patient weights and observes and documents patient?s intake and output. 15. Provides a safe patient environment by answering call lights promptly, communicating with the RN immediately for any change ion the patient?s condition. 16. Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs not limited to (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.). Join us by visiting humccareers.com and applying online. HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER: When You Feel Good, We Feel Good. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a smoke free environment.

References

Site: Corporate Site

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Certified Emergency Medical Technician EMT (Corbert Medical Transportation)

General Info

Employer: Corbert Medical Transportation Location: Union, New Jersey

First Posted: July 25, 2013 Last seen: August 24, 2013

Additional Info

Salary: $40,000

Job Type: Part-Time; Full-Time Diversity friendly: Unknown

Contact Info

Name: MARYANN PRYCE Address: Union, NJ Phone: (908)810-8003

Description

Need for BLS Ambulance company located in Union , NJ. Transport clients via stretcher to and from Hospitals and medical appointments. time, Part-time and Perdiem shifts avaiable. Vacation, Holiday and sick pay for Full-time employees. Please stop by the office and fill out an application, be sure to bring your certifications as well as your driver’s license. A current abstract may get you and immediate interview based on the status. Corbert Medical Transportation, 581 Rahway Avenue, Union, NJ 07083. Job Requirements: Must be a Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Must have a current CPR card. Must have a clean and valid driver’s license. Experience a plus, also willing to train. Job Snapshot: Employment Type: Full-Time. Job Type: Health Care, Transportation. Education: Not Specified. Experience: Not Specified. Manages Others: Not Specified. Industry: Healthcare - Health Services, Transportation. Required Travel: Not Specified.

References

Site: CareerBuilder

URL: http://www.careerbuilder.c...ob_did=JHQ8B963WM2M039K9Z9

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