Emergency Medical Technician

Hoosick Regional Emergency Medical Services; Town of Hoosick (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Competitive compensation

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A local medical service provider in Town of Hoosick is looking for an experienced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). In this role, you will respond to emergencies, assess patient needs, and provide necessary treatment while maintaining accurate documentation. The ideal candidate has a strong ability to function under pressure, excellent communication skills, and holds the necessary certifications. Benefits include a flexible schedule, health insurance, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Required license or certification per state and federal guidelines.
• Ability to act quickly in emergency situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls in a timely manner.
• Assess patients and establish priority treatment.
• Administer first aid and treatment to sick or injured people.
• Collect vital information from patients for transport.
• Communicate effectively with hospitals and treatment centers.
• Maintain an inventory of medical supplies on your response vehicle, and resupply as needed.
• Continue to attend training sessions to maintain certification and keep up to date with new medical knowledge.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Quick decision making

Problem solving

Driver's license

Critical thinking

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to join our team! As an EMT, you will be responding to emergency calls, assessing patient needs, and treating as necessary. You will also collect patient information, work closely with dispatch and receiving medical facilities, and create proper documentation for each call you receive. The ideal candidate has an excellent bedside manner, strong critical thinking skills, and works well in high-pressure or stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls in a timely manner, with the ability to stay calm under pressure
• Quickly and effectively assess patients to determine the extent of the illness or injury and establish priority treatment
• Administer first aid and treatment to sick or injured people
• Collect vital information from patients, and safely convey that message to hospitals or treatment facilities
• Communicate with hospitals, treatment centers, and other EMTs effectively to convey treatment needs after patients leave your care
• Maintain an inventory of medical supplies on your response vehicle, and resupply as needed
• Continue to attend training sessions to maintain certification and keep up to date with new medical knowledge

Qualifications

• Required license or certification required, as per state and federal guidelines
• The ability to act quickly in emergency situations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Valid drivers license with a clean driving record
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• Benefits/Perks
• Great Work Environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career Advancement Opportunities