EMT-B - Level I / Dunkirk

UPMC•Dunkirk, NY

About The Position

ALSTAR EMS, a private ambulance company serving Chautauqua County, is seeking a full-time Basic EMT at its Dunkirk, New York location. The schedule includes day and overnight shifts. The EMT provides professional basic emergency care in accordance with New York State basic protocol standards, supports ambulance operations, and delivers quality service to patients and other customers. The position requires New York State EMT-B licensure and CPR certification. Additional listed credentials and clearances include BLS, a driver's license, FEMA ICS-100 and IS-700 certifications, hazardous materials training, mandated reporter training, and New York State registry checks. Some training and screening items are due within specified periods after hire.

Requirements

New York State EMT-B licensure.
CPR certification; BLS is also listed as required based on AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration, due upon hire.
Ability to render professional basic emergency care in accordance with New York State basic protocol standards.
Driver's license.
Complete ICS-100, NIMS-700, and HAZMAT Awareness (Post 9/11/2001) training within six months of hire.
Submit a New York SCR application within the first week of hire.
Complete New York Mandated Reporter training within 90 days of hire or transfer.
Meet New York State Staff Exclusion List (NYSEL) and Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse (NYSCR) requirements.

Responsibilities

Check the vehicle according to Part 800 standards at the beginning of each shift.
Operate the assigned vehicle safely while driving, parking, and in emergency mode.
Safely transport patients who require a wheeled stretcher.
Complete billing forms and patient care reports (PCRs) in a timely manner.
Respond to assigned calls in a timely manner.
Maintain the cleanliness of quarters, the vehicle, and patient equipment.
Ensure vehicle occupants are secured with proper restraints.
Provide treatment at the BLS level according to state protocol.
Restock basic supplies and equipment.
Function appropriately as a team member at scenes.
Use proper radio etiquette and procedures.
Take charge of patient care when patients do not require ALS.
Proactively identify and implement opportunities to improve services and results.
Deliver quality customer service to internal and external customers, prioritizing patient and customer satisfaction.
Provide thorough, accurate, orderly, and value-added patient care and work results consistent with hospital policies and procedures.
Anticipate internal and external customer needs and help meet them.