EMT-Paramedic (PRN)

ERP International•West Point, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

ERP International, LLC is seeking EMT-Paramedics for PRN coverage in support of Keller Army Hospital in West Point, New York. The role provides a full range of emergency medical technician services within the medical treatment facility and its supported geographical area, including ambulance-based care and patient care in the facility emergency room. Paramedics provide care consistent with ambulance equipment and supplies, their certifications, training, experience, and applicable ALS and EMS protocols. The position also involves supporting nurses and physicians as delegated and maintaining clean, safe, and properly functioning vehicles, rooms, equipment, and supplies. The stated pay rate is $42 per hour.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited NREMT program.
Possess and maintain NREMT, NRAEMT, or NRP certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, or applicable state EMT certification.
BLS, ACLS, and PALS are required.
At least one year of experience as an EMT, NREMT, NRAEMT, or NRP after graduation.
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

Provide a full range of EMT services within the medical treatment facility and supported geographical area.
Maintain proficiency in operating ambulance radio equipment and monitor and operate it as circumstances require.
Provide appropriate patient care during transport, consistent with available equipment and supplies and the employee’s certification, training, and experience.
Control and properly dispose of medical waste incurred during transport.
Restock, clean, and disinfect the vehicle, equipment, and supplies; ensure ambulances are safe to operate, sanitary, and functioning properly.
Document all treatment provided during patient transport.
Rapidly stabilize patients according to Advanced Life Support protocols and written EMS protocols.
Lift, place, and deliver patients to receiving destinations for medical care.
Place patients on monitors and administer needles, IVs, oxygen, or dressings; carry patient records or belongings; and redress wounds.
Conduct patient registration, triage, and screening in the assigned medical facility emergency room according to its protocols and within the scope of EMT-Paramedic training and experience.
Assist with cleaning rooms, storing equipment, and providing delegated patient-care assistance to nurses and physicians.