EMT - Basic

Empress EMS•Poughkeepsie, NY

2d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

Providing both emergency and non-emergency transport of patients. Empress EMT'S & Paramedics will collaborate with their direct supervisors, Municipal and County Fire, Police departments as well as other medical staff, patients and family members to provide the highest level of patient care and customer service. At the direction of the Operations Department, the EMT will perform or assist with a wide variety of patient care activities in both the pre-hospital and hospital setting. The EMT is expected to provide supportive and definitive care to the patient of groups or group of patients. The EMT will provide care in the emergency setting as well as care to the patients during inter-facility transportation.

Requirements

Current New York State Certification (EMT-B) and current CPR Certification.
A valid Driver’s License- Driving record must meet company requirements.
Satisfactorily completes all aspects of the pre-employment process administered by and /or for Empress Ambulance Service, LLC. inclusive of drug screening/background check and physical agility test (CPAT).
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Must be at least 19 years of age.

Responsibilities

Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care within the scope of established treatment protocols and the current standard of care.
Provides accurate and pertinent written documentation of all patient care and EMS responses.
Completes ALL required Empress and NYS paperwork.
Maintains all patient care equipment, vehicles, supplies, daily logs and patient care record as directed by the company.
Operates Empress Vehicles and equipment as required, according to company policy.
Maintains a safe and orderly work environment and promotes safe work practices for all employees.
Reports to work on time and understands that due to the nature of EMS, the EMT’s assigned shift may exceed the assigned time for the end of the shift. Mandatory overtime may be assigned. Work schedules encompass a variety of shifts. The EMT may be required, as part of his/her normal duties, to work ANY of the shifts available.
Follows all Empress Policies and Procedures.
Attends mandatory continuing medical education, updates and staff meetings as required by Empress.
Complies with the established guidelines for uniform dress and standard equipment regulations.
Assist in the provision of public information and educational programs designed to promote EMTS and the services offered by Empress, to the community and allied EMS agencies.