EMT Per -Diem
About The Position
Responds to calls via ambulance which includes assessment of patients, as well as handling emergencies using Basic Life Support equipment and techniques. Must be able to perform CPR, control bleeding, provide non-invasive treatment of hypoperfusion, stabilize/immobilize injured bones and the spine, manage environmental emergencies and emergency childbirth. Must be able to use semi-automatic defibrillator. Must be able to assist patients with self-administration or administer emergency medications as described in state and local protocols. Have a valid driver's license with no more that 2 points. Must maintain the NYS DOH EMT Certification current. Must be able to read a map, handle electronics such as radios, and maintain knowledge and skill for all necessary equipment. Responds to calls when dispatched. Read maps, may drive ambulance to emergency site using most expeditious route permitted by weather and road conditions. Observes all traffic ordinances and regulations. Uses appropriate body substance isolation procedures. Assesses the safety of the scene, gains access to the patient, assesses extent of the injury or illness. Extricates patient from entrapment. Communicates with dispatcher requesting additional assistance or services as necessary. Determines nature of illness or injury. Visually inspects for medical identification emblems to aid in care (medical bracelets, charm, etc) Uses prescribed techniques and equipment to provide patient care. Provides additional emergency care following established protocols. Makes determination regarding patient status and priority for emergency care using established criteria. Assesses and monitors vital signs and general appearance of patient for change. Reassures patient, family members and bystanders. Assists with lifting, carrying and properly loading patient into the ambulance. Must be able to Lift 125 pounds alone and 250 pounds with assistance. Determines appropriate medical facility providing ongoing medical care as necessary enroute. Reports nature of injury or illness to receiving facility. Asks for medical direction from medical control physician and carries out medical control orders as appropriate. Assists in moving patient from ambulance into medical facility. Reports verbally and in writing observations of the patient's emergency and care provided (including written reports and care provided by other Responders prior to EMT-B/AEMT arrival on scene) to emergency dept staff & assist staff as required. Complies with regulations in handling deceased, notifies authorities and arranges for protection of property and evidence at scene. Replaces supplies, properly disposes of medical waste. Properly cleans contaminated equipment according to established guidelines. Checks all equipment for future readiness. Maintains ambulance in operable condition. Ensures cleanliness and organization of ambulance, its equipment and supplies. Determines vehicle readiness by checking operator maintainable fluid, fuel and air pressure levels. Maintains familiarity with all specialized equipment. Should be prepared to work the transport unit, 911 EMS unit, or in some instances, temporarily work the Dispatch Center. Performs all other duties as required.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1 year job-related experience
- Valid driver's license with no more that 2 points
- NYS DOH EMT Certification
- Successfully complete an approved NYS EMT-B or AEMT course
- Must be able to Lift 125 pounds alone and 250 pounds with assistance
Nice To Haves
- Ability to speak and understand Spanish is desirable for this area
- At least 2 years working experience for the position they seek
Responsibilities
- Responds to calls via ambulance which includes assessment of patients
- Handles emergencies using Basic Life Support equipment and techniques
- Perform CPR
- Control bleeding
- Provide non-invasive treatment of hypoperfusion
- Stabilize/immobilize injured bones and the spine
- Manage environmental emergencies and emergency childbirth
- Use semi-automatic defibrillator
- Assist patients with self-administration or administer emergency medications as described in state and local protocols
- Maintain the NYS DOH EMT Certification current
- Read a map
- Handle electronics such as radios
- Maintain knowledge and skill for all necessary equipment
- Respond to calls when dispatched
- Read maps, may drive ambulance to emergency site using most expeditious route permitted by weather and road conditions
- Observe all traffic ordinances and regulations
- Use appropriate body substance isolation procedures
- Assess the safety of the scene
- Gain access to the patient
- Assess extent of the injury or illness
- Extricate patient from entrapment
- Communicate with dispatcher requesting additional assistance or services as necessary
- Determine nature of illness or injury
- Visually inspect for medical identification emblems to aid in care (medical bracelets, charm, etc)
- Use prescribed techniques and equipment to provide patient care
- Provide additional emergency care following established protocols
- Make determination regarding patient status and priority for emergency care using established criteria
- Assess and monitor vital signs and general appearance of patient for change
- Reassure patient, family members and bystanders
- Assist with lifting, carrying and properly loading patient into the ambulance
- Determine appropriate medical facility providing ongoing medical care as necessary enroute
- Report nature of injury or illness to receiving facility
- Ask for medical direction from medical control physician and carries out medical control orders as appropriate
- Assist in moving patient from ambulance into medical facility
- Report verbally and in writing observations of the patient's emergency and care provided (including written reports and care provided by other Responders prior to EMT-B/AEMT arrival on scene) to emergency dept staff & assist staff as required
- Comply with regulations in handling deceased, notifies authorities and arranges for protection of property and evidence at scene
- Replace supplies, properly disposes of medical waste
- Properly clean contaminated equipment according to established guidelines
- Check all equipment for future readiness
- Maintain ambulance in operable condition
- Ensure cleanliness and organization of ambulance, its equipment and supplies
- Determine vehicle readiness by checking operator maintainable fluid, fuel and air pressure levels
- Maintain familiarity with all specialized equipment
- Be prepared to work the transport unit, 911 EMS unit, or in some instances, temporarily work the Dispatch Center
- Perform all other duties as required
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
