Emergency Medical Technician - Ambulance Service - Full Time/Nights

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

10h

About The Position

The Emergency Medical Technician responds to emergency assignments, provides pre-hospital patient care, and transports patients to the appropriate emergency department. The role includes assessing patients, initiating treatment under written policies and medical control physician orders, monitoring patients during transport, and handing off care to ED staff. The EMT also documents incidents and care, maintains ambulance records and equipment, operates emergency vehicles safely, and follows NYSDOH and FDNY rules, regulations, and protocols. The position is full-time and works nights.

Requirements

Four-year high school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of training as a NYSDOH Emergency Medical Technician and other protocol update programs as currently required.
Certification as a NYS EMT.
Tri-State-issued driver's license with an infraction-free driving abstract.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of 911 experience preferred.
Emergency Vehicle Operators Course completion desirable.

Responsibilities

Remain cognizant of the philosophy, standards, objectives, and policies of the Department and Hospital Center.
Receive emergency calls from a dispatcher or Supervisor and promptly and safely respond to assignments.
Ensure the safety of the patient and other pre-hospital personnel.
Obtain medical histories and perform physical exams as indicated on patients in the field.
Initiate indicated treatment modalities according to written policies and medical control physician orders.
Provide direct patient care from first contact through authorized hand-off.
Remain in service until properly relieved or released by supervision.
Accompany patients to the ED and monitor and treat them during transportation.
Transport patients to the appropriate emergency department and report orally to the nurse and/or physician.
Write comprehensive reports documenting the scene, physical exam, orders received, treatments rendered, response to treatment, and other pertinent information.
Maintain ambulance logs and submit detailed incident, accident, and occurrence reports and statements when required.
Operate vehicles and equipment safely and safeguard all equipment.
Maintain ambulances, emergency vehicles, and equipment in efficient working order; replace fuel, make minor repairs, clean and restock equipment and vehicles to meet NYSDOH and FDNY standards, and promptly report obvious mechanical malfunctions or deficiencies to a supervisor.
Wear the issued uniform and maintain a professional appearance while on duty.
Maintain radio contact with FDNY and remain in the assigned CSL when not on assignment.
Comply with department vehicle in-service standards, including turn-out and ED turn-around.
Follow NYSDOH and FDNY rules, regulations, and protocols.
Perform heavy and awkward lifting of patients in difficult areas and terrain.
Remain awake and alert and promptly acknowledge radio and CAD assignments.