EMT

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician to transport patients by ambulance and provide Basic Life Support. The role requires adherence to safety protocols and effective communication with hospital staff.

You will log calls, inspect vehicles, follow radio protocols, document care with ePCR, and maintain PPE and equipment. A valid NYS EMT certification, BCLS, a high school degree, and a NY driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current NYS EMT certification.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Valid NYS driver's license (no violations).

Responsibilities

• Logs onto CAD system within five minutes of shift.
• Inspects vehicle at start of tour and reports deficiencies.
• Communicates on radio with dispatcher and follows radio protocol.
• Monitors MDT and communicates changes in signal status.
• Follows local/state patient care protocols.
• Maintains professional relationships with local emergency agencies.
• Reports to hospital staff on patient transfer with clear, concise information.
• Completes ePCR/paper patient records promptly and legibly.
• Completes all other forms (tour recaps, ePCR) by end of shift.
• Reviews read and sign book and new communications.
• Maintains and cleans vehicle and equipment as directed.
• Stores and reports any damaged PPE or turnout gear.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Stamina

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

NYS EMT certification

BCLS certification

Driver's License (NYS)

Job description

Transports patients via ambulance. Executes the safe operation of the vehicle and the safe delivery of patients to their destinations. Provides Basic Life Support as required.

Job Responsibility

• 1. Logs onto computer aided dispatch system w/FDNY within five minutes of
  beginning of shift. Documents any delays with RCC (Div 5) and on the vehicle
  checklist.
• 2. Checks vehicle at beginning of tour. Immediately reports any deficiencies to
  management.
• 3. Communicates on radio transmissions to and from dispatcher. Follows local
  guidelines for radio protocol.
• 4. Continuously monitors mobile data terminal and promptly communicates changes
  in signal status. Follows local guidelines for signal compliance.
• 5. Follows local and state protocols for patient care.
• 6. Maintains professional relationships with employees and supervisory personnel of
  local emergency agencies.
• 7. Reports professionally and clearly to hospital staff when transferring care of
  patients. Provides accurate, concise information and answers any and all questions
  regarding patient condition to the best of ability.
• 8. Completes ambulance call report (ePCR)( paper or electronic version) in a
  prompt, professional, and legible manner and turns in patient record copy to
  designated hospital staff in a timely fashion.
• 9. Completes all other applicable forms, including but not limited to tour recaps,
  ePCR for all jobs assigned, etc in a legible manner by end of shift.
• 10. Checks read and sign book at beginning of each shift. Reviews and signs each
  new communication.
• 11. Maintains and cleans vehicle and equipment when necessary or at the direction
  of SIUH Management.
• 12. Stores and maintains the required Personal Protective Equipment (turnout gear)
  and Helmet provided by the Hospital and immediately reports any damaged or
  missing component to EMS Management
• 13. Performs related duties, as required.

ADA Essential Functions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Requires frequent lifting, carrying, balancing of up to 125 lbs (250 lbs with assistance) up or down stairs, ramps, inclines, and in and out of ambulance
• Requires frequent sitting, standing, occasional stooping, bending, twisting and turning
• Requires good manual dexterity and visual acuity to perform essential job functions

Job Qualification

• High School degree or equivalent, required.
• Current NYS EMT certification
• Current BCLS certification, required.
• Drivers License Valid in New York State required (current and without violations).

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).