Emergency Medical Technician - Ambulance Service - Full Time/Days

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

9h•$35 - $42

About The Position

The Emergency Medical Technician works in the Ambulance Service and follows the philosophy, standards, objectives, and policies of the Department and Hospital Center. The role responds to emergency calls, provides direct pre-hospital patient care, monitors and treats patients during transport, and hands patients over to emergency department staff. The EMT also documents care and incidents, maintains radio contact, and operates and maintains ambulances and related equipment in accordance with NYSDOH and FDNY standards and protocols.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

One or more years of 911 experience preferred.
Completion of an Emergency Vehicle Operators Course is desirable.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the ability to perform clinical, technical, service, and administrative tasks.
Receive emergency calls from the dispatcher or Supervisor and respond promptly and safely.
Ensure the safety of patients and other pre-hospital personnel.
Take medical histories and perform physical examinations on patients in the field as indicated.
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 emergency department and monitor and treat them during transportation.
Transport patients to the appropriate emergency department and give an oral report to the nurse and/or physician.
Write comprehensive reports documenting scene circumstances, physical examination, orders, treatments, treatment responses, 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 and other emergency vehicles and equipment in efficient working order; refuel, make minor repairs, clean, and restock vehicles and equipment to meet NYSDOH and FDNY regulatory standards.
Immediately report obvious mechanical malfunctions or deficiencies to the supervisor verbally and/or in writing.
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 emergency department 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.