EMT-Paramedic: Rapid Emergency Response & Care

Catholic Health Services; Bohemia (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health on Long Island is seeking EMTs to respond to dispatched calls, assess emergencies, and provide transport with ongoing care. The role requires EMT-B/EMT-CC certification and BLS, with strong patient assessment and communication skills. Training in NIMS IS-700/IC-100 may be required.

Expect to operate in dynamic, high-stakes environments, maintain equipment, and ensure patient safety while coordinating with medical control and receiving facilities.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• NY EMT-B or EMT-CC active certification required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association required.
• NIMS IC-100 coursework required.
• IS-700 coursework required.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls when dispatched.
• Reads maps and may drive ambulance to emergency site.
• Observes traffic regulations and uses body substance isolation.
• Assesses patient condition, performs emergency care per protocols.
• Transports patient to medical facility and provides ongoing care.

Skills

CPR certified

Patient assessment

Vital signs monitoring

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

NY EMT-B or EMT-CC certification

BLS Certification

NIMS IC-100

IS-700

Job description

Catholic Health on Long Island is seeking EMTs to respond to dispatched calls, assess emergencies, and provide transport with ongoing care. The role requires EMT-B/EMT-CC certification and BLS, with strong patient assessment and communication skills. Training in NIMS IS-700/IC-100 may be required.

Expect to operate in dynamic, high-stakes environments, maintain equipment, and ensure patient safety while coordinating with medical control and receiving facilities.