EMT

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,950 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in New York City is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to safely transport patients and provide Basic Life Support. The role requires a high school degree, current NYS EMT certification, and BCLS certification, along with a valid NY State Driver’s License. Important duties include operating the ambulance, logging patient details, and adhering to patient care protocols. This position offers contract employment with a competitive salary range of $29.00/hr to $31.00/hr.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent, required.
• Current NYS EMT certification.
• Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification, required.
• Valid New York State Driver’s License with no violations.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients via ambulance and operates the vehicle safely.
• Provides Basic Life Support as required.
• Completes ambulance call reports (ePCR) promptly and accurately.
• Maintains and cleans the vehicle and equipment as required.

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Current NYS EMT certification

Current BCLS certification

Valid New York State Driver’s License with no violations

Job description

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Northwell Health

Base Pay Range: $29.00/hr – $31.00/hr

Responsibilities

• Transports patients via ambulance, operating the vehicle safely and delivering patients to their destinations.
• Provides Basic Life Support as required.
• Logs onto the Computer Aided Dispatch System (w/FDNY) within five minutes of beginning each shift and documents any delays with RCC (Div 5) and on the vehicle checklist.
• Checks the vehicle at the start of each tour and reports any deficiencies immediately to management.
• Communicates via radio with dispatchers, following local radio protocol guidelines.
• Monitors the mobile data terminal continuously and promptly reports changes in signal status, following local signal compliance guidelines.
• Follows local and state patient‑care protocols.
• Maintains professional relationships with employees and supervisory personnel of local emergency agencies.
• Reports professionally and clearly to hospital staff during patient hand‑offs, providing accurate, concise information and answering questions about patient condition.
• Completes ambulance call reports (ePCR) promptly, professionally, and legibly, and turns in the patient record copy to designated hospital staff in a timely manner.
• Completes all other applicable forms (e.g., tour recaps, ePCRs) in a legible manner by the end of the shift.
• Checks the read‑and‑sign book at the start of each shift, reviews, and signs each new communication.
• Maintains and cleans the vehicle and equipment as required or directed by SIUH Management.
• Stores and maintains the required Personal Protective Equipment (turnout gear) and helmet supplied by the hospital, reporting any damaged or missing components to EMS Management immediately.
• 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, and inclines, and in and out of the 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 (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification, required.
• Valid New York State Driver’s License with no violations.

Additional Salary Detail: The salary range and 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. Factors such as location, specialty, service line, years of experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity may be considered when determining a team member’s base salary.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Other

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care