Technology
As a member of Ramsey Ambulance, you will use various applications throughout your career. Below is a description of all the apps and programs we use and links for them.
When To Work- When to work is our scheduling software. Through this program, you can sign up for shifts and special details.
EDispatch- EDispatch is a program we use as our digital pager. This program plays our dispatch tones through your phone to alert you to a call.
I Am Responding- This program is connected to the police dispatch desk so they can see we have a crew responding to the call. The officers use it to know who is on the ambulance. It is imperative that you call in for every call you go on.
ImageTrend- All patient care activities must be charted. This software allows us to digitally create patient care reports or PCRs. All members of the crew must sign PCRs.
Training
Although you completed a bunch of online mandatory training you will never stop learning at RAC.
After you begin riding you will continue learning by taking in-house classes, going to drills, and taking online classes. Below is a list of online courses you should take to orient yourself to the corps. There is also a list of In-House Courses that you must take prior to riding.
Online Courses
RAC Operations 101
RAC Administrative 101
Apps, Software, and Equipment, Oh My!
Staying Safe and Compliant
Document, Document, Document
In House Courses
Safety and Documentation
(Must be Completed before your first call)
Lifting and Moving
Medical Emergencies
Traumatic Emergencies
Behavioral Emergencies
Uniforms
Go to the "Uniform" tab under operations and the following:
Two Uniform Polos
One Uniform T-Shirt
One RAC Hat (Optional)
Don't worry about payment, it's free!
In addition to these polos, you will need to buy navy blue EMT pants or BDUS and black boots, preferably with a steel or composite toe. Here are some links to some common ones.
Committees and Operations Teams
Committees
Committees assist the Admin office in their day-to-day work, all members are encouraged to join two. Click here to find a list of our committees then, fill out this form to sign up for your two committees.
Operational Teams
Operational teams assist the Operations office in their day-to-day responsibilities. Members are encouraged to join if interested. Email the Chief if you would like to inquire more.
Radios
Fleet
Analytics
Uniforms
Logistics
Policies
EMT or Driver?
EMT Class
The EMT class is offered every Fall, Spring, and Summer starting in September, February, and June respectively. It is a 6-month course in the fall and spring, every Monday and Wednesday or every Tuesday and Thursday. There are also select Saturdays or Sundays you will have to attend class. Classes are held in either Mahwah or Paramus.
When the class opens up the line will send out an email and will work with you to get you into the class. You will be able to see what days work best for you and what time each class starts. This is a tough class but there are many resources available to you to help you through it. We host a study group at the building once a week, email Chris Hurley for more information.
