EMT Spotlight: Elizabeth Gray, Field Training Officer
Tags: Specialty Care Transportation, EMS, EMT Employment, Safety, New Jersey, Medical Transportation, Company Culture, Non Emergency Medical Transportation, On Time Ambulance, Application Process, Life Saving, EMT, Employee Features, Healthcare system, frontline workers, COVID-19, career growth, NJ Careers
NJ EMT Jobs: Switching Employers, Designing Your Schedule & Working for Multiple Companies
Tags: EMS, EMT Employment, Safety, Ambulance Companies, New Jersey, Medical Transportation, Company Culture, Non Emergency Medical Transportation, On Time Ambulance, Application Process, EMT, Healthcare system, career growth, NJ Careers
Tags: EMT Employment, Safety, Stretcher Transportation, New Jersey, Company Culture, Lifting and Moving, On Time Ambulance, Application Process, EMT, Employee Features, new equipment, COVID-19, career growth, NJ Careers
Ever wonder about a career in EMS? Know someone who might be interested? We thought it might be fun to learn directly from the people doing this heroic work. So we asked ten current EMTs, "What is your advice to someone just starting out in the field?"
Here are ten short bits of wisdom straight from ten real NJ EMTs. Check out what they had to say.
Tags: Insider, EMS, EMT Employment, Safety, Ambulance Companies, New Jersey, Medical Transportation, Lifting and Moving, On Time Ambulance, EMT, Employee Features
Tags: EMS, EMT Employment, Safety, Ambulance Companies, New Jersey, Medical Transportation, Non Emergency Medical Transportation, On Time Ambulance, Application Process, Life Saving, EMT, Healthcare system, COVID-19
Ambulance Vehicle Operator, New Role in EMS: How to Become an AVO in NJ
Thanks to a new executive order from the governor, and a waiver from the NJ Department of Health, Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs), are now allowed to aid in medical transportation in New Jersey due in part to recent changes in demand in the field due to COVID-19.
The earlier standard required two Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) staff members in an ambulance while transporting patients --- one as the driver and one rendering care. The current standard allows one EMT and one EMR to staff an ambulance.
However, when we learned the temporary waiver by the Department of Health did not require someone to have an EMR certification to drive an ambulance, we opened a career opportunity as an Ambulance Vehicle Operator (AVO). An AVO is a job title specific to On Time Ambulance and we cover all necessary training.
Now more than ever, becoming an Ambulance Vehicle Operator (AVO) is a great way for individuals to enter the EMS field and grow within the healthcare industry. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions answered about the newest EMS role in New Jersey, the differences between an EMT, and how to get started today.
Tags: EMT Employment, Safety, Ambulance Companies, New Jersey, Medical Transportation, Non Emergency Medical Transportation, On Time Ambulance, Application Process, Life Saving, EMT, Healthcare system, News, COVID-19, EMR, Emergency Medical Responder
Transporting 2,000 COVID-19 Patients: A Conversation on Leadership, Teamwork, & Perseverance
Medical transportation is a key aspect in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. All across the country, EMTs are assisting with overflow at hospitals, bringing patients to and from various facilities, and putting themselves at risk for the sake of others.
We recently spoke with Joe Borer, On Time's Vice President of North Operations, to find out more the impact this virus has had on EMS operations in New Jersey, how their team stays motivated during the crisis, and their plans for the future.
Here's what we learned about some of the heroes at On Time.
Tags: EMS, Safety, New Jersey, Medical Transportation, Company Culture, On Time Ambulance, Life Saving, EMT, Employee Features, Hospitals, frontline workers, COVID-19
On Time EMT Shows Heroism in NJ High School Football Shooting
Sean Riggin, Chief of Police in Pleasantville, NJ acknowledges the heroic efforts of Firefighters Sanchez (center) and Alexander (right) for their actions following a shooting their on Friday night at a high school football game.
On Friday, November 15th 2019, off-duty On Time EMT and Pleasantville Firefighter Ernest Alexander was watching the Pleasantville High School football game when a shooting started.
Tags: EMS, Safety, New Jersey, On Time Ambulance, Life Saving, EMT, Employee Features, News
We are proud to be partnering with Community Safety Consultants to offer a full schedule of EMT elective courses in 2019. We offer a variety of different frameworks for each session, and these classes are free for all On Time employees. So without further adieu, here's what you can expect for EMT Elective classes with us in 2019.
Note: all classes will be held at our main headquarters in Roselle, New Jersey.
Tags: EMS, EMT Employment, Safety, New Jersey, Medical Transportation, CEU's, Fit Responder, Lifting and Moving, On Time Ambulance, Curing in Motion, MAVT, Life Saving, Wheelchair Van Driver, EMT, Hospitals
We caught up with Carlos Rojas, a mechanic in the Fleet Department to chat about his time at On Time Ambulance, and taking pride in your work.
Tags: Safety, Company Culture, Employee Features
On Time EMTs Kelvin Checo, Radwa Abdelfattah, Kristen Cammarata, Stephanie Pereira, and Enid De La Rosa
Tags: Safety, Fit Responder, Lifting and Moving, On Time Ambulance, Bariatric Services
We've come a long way with ambulance and emergency medical services since the early days of hammock carts and horse-drawn wagons. And our home state of New Jersey played a huge role in the evolution of first aid and EMS history. Here's three facts about the milestones our state has achieved throughout the years.
Tags: EMS, Safety, Ambulance Companies, 25th Anniversary, New Jersey, On Time Ambulance, Curing in Motion, Life Saving, EMT, new equipment, Community Service, Healthcare system, Hospitals, News, our history, Expansion
How We Teach Medical Transportation Safe Driving with StreetEagle
Program Overview
Patient safety is our top priority. So we're always looking for ways to improve on that front. That's why three years ago we implemented our Silence is Golden program, a.k.a. Tone it Down. The program allows us to identify, improve upon, and strive to eliminate any unsafe driving whatsoever.
Tags: Safety, Company Culture, On Time Ambulance
How to Avoid and Prevent Injury as an Ambulance Driver or EMT
(updated on 4/6/2017)
Whether by van, sedan, or ambulance --- safety in medical transportation is critical. No one wants to get hurt on the job, be out of work, and lose weeks of pay due to a back injury.
We don't need to tell you how complicated things can get when you're injured, can't work, and you have kids at home. It causes major disruptions for families and organizations.
No bueno!
That's why taking effective safety measures in the medical transportation injury is vital to your health, well-being and long term success as an ambulance driver or EMT.
Not to mention the health of your patients and the health of your organization.
Without further ado here are 10 safety mantras that you can start using today:
Tags: Safety, Medical Transportation, EMT
5 Characteristics of a Great Medical Transportation Company
Medical transportation is not an easy business. Moving cargo might be straightforward, but moving people is a big responsibility and requires a serious culture of safety. The safest and most successful players in the industry all have a few core habits in common. Here are our five characteristics of a great medical transportation firm.
Tags: Safety, Medical Transportation, Wheelchair Transportation
Medical Transportation for the Holidays: 5 Things to Know
Thinking about how to get mom, dad, grandma, or grandpa to your family gathering for the holidays? Not sure if you’ll pick them up yourself, if they’ll use a taxi service, or if you'll consult a medical transporation provider?
Here are five things to keep in mind when arranging holiday transportation for elderly relatives.
Tags: Safety, Medical Transportation, Holidays