EMT - WMCHealth : Job Details

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 drivers license; EVOC or equivalent preferred