EMT
Margaretville-NY-12455-United States
Job Summary
- The EMT is responsible for all aspects of patient care in the out of hospital setting, within the scope of certification as determined by the NYS DOH.
Responsibilities
- Assure ambulance clean & stocked by inspection & completion of pre run check
- Determine type of response required based on dispatch information and weather conditions
- Determine nature & extent of illness &/or injury, and render appropriate emergency care per training, based on NYS BLS & AAREMS Protocols
- Direct & assist crew with patient handling, treatment, lifting, carrying & transport
- Determine need for additional assistance &/or specialty services & request same
- Report patient assessment & care both verbally & documented in PCR
- Secures appropriate patient information & renders care according to written Physician Orders during inter-facility transfers
- Utilize proper radio procedures per county & department policy
- Monitor patient throughout contact
- Assure ambulance response ready post runs
- Integrate with other agencies when necessary
- Adhere to department & hospital Policies & Procedures & Infection Control Program
- Maintain professional conduct & courteous interaction with patients, family/bystanders, other agency personnel, crew members & hospital staff
- Other duties/tasks as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements
- EXPERIENCE
- Preferred but not required
EDUCATION
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- NYS EMT certification; current CPR card; valid & clean NYS driver’s license; EVOC or equivalent preferred
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