Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) (Brooklyn Base)

Midwood EMS•New York, NY

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Midwood EMS is seeking new and experienced EMTs to work from our Brooklyn Base located in Coney Island. We offer a professional work environment with friendly, dedicated coworkers. Our policies and procedures are geared toward strict compliance with the New York State Department of Health regulations. Management encourages constructive criticism and recommendations for modification of policies that will result in improving our work environment and service to our patients and clients. EMS agencies in NYS are required by law to check applicants against the Sex Offender Registry.

Requirements

Current New York State EMT certificate
New York State Driver’s License (if required)
Any and all other requirements for the position as determined by the New York State Department of Health or other regulating agency or statute.
Possession of personal patient care equipment in good working order and clean (if present).

Nice To Haves

Experienced EMTs

Responsibilities

Prepare the patient compartment of the ambulance at the start of the shift.
Arrive on time, in proper uniform, neat and clean and in possession of a New York State Emergency Medical Technician Certificate.
Perform a visual inspection of the patient compartment, inside and out, for cleanliness and damage.
Ensure access to and egress from the patient compartment via the rear and side doors.
Clean the patient compartment and equipment as necessary.
Complete the inventory check sheet (Part 800 list).
Replace damaged or missing items.
Present the signed, dated check-out sheet to the supervisor.
Ensure that the ambulance is at all times in compliance with Sections 800.22, 800.23 and 800.24 of the New York State Department of Health regulations and applicable OSHA regulations.
Respond to all calls as directed by the dispatcher.
Treat all patients in accordance with New York State Basic Life Support Protocols and applicable regional and local ALS protocols.
Secure pertinent information and records from the discharge clerk or RN at the transferring facility.
Introduce themselves to the patient and call the patient by proper name.
Tell the patient what is happening and where the patient is going.
Transport all patients on the stretcher.
Carry all patients to and from the ambulance.
Carefully monitor all patients during transport.
Record changes in patient's condition during transport.
Alter patient care in accordance with changes in the patient's condition.
Take all patients to their assigned room at a medical facility or to their apartment on discharge.
Properly complete the patient care record.
Properly complete all company paperwork and obtain all necessary signatures for billing purposes.
Report with the patient and records to the appropriate person at the receiving facility.
Maintain professional demeanor and courteous interaction with all medical facility staff.
Replace equipment in the ambulance as necessary to maintain compliance with State regulations and policy.
Return the patient compartment to a condition of readiness for the next call.
Notify dispatch of any change in patient’s destination.
Cooperate fully with State EMS inspectors.
Return the ambulance to the garage, secure the ambulance and equipment as required, replace all supplies used during the tour and then report to the supervisor.
Report any problems encountered during the tour to the supervisor.