EMT-PD

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

Overview

At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence-based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.

We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island’s Top Workplace

Job Details

Job Duties:

• Responds to calls when dispatched.


• Reads maps, may drive ambulance to emergency site using the most expeditious route permitted by weather and road conditions.


• Observes all traffic ordinances and regulations.


• Uses appropriate body substance isolation procedures.


• Assesses the safety of the scene, gains access to the patient, and assesses the extent of injury or illness.


• Extricates patient from entrapment.


• Communicates with dispatcher requesting additional assistance or services as necessary.


• Determines nature of illness or injury.


• Visually inspects for medical identification emblems to aid in care (medical bracelet, charm, etc.)


• Uses prescribed techniques and equipment to provide patient care.


• Provides additional emergency care following established protocols.


• Assesses and monitors vital signs and general appearance of patient for change.


• Makes determination regarding patient status and priority for emergency care using established criteria.


• Reassures patient, family members, and bystanders.


• Assists with lifting, carrying, and properly loading the patient into the ambulance.


• Avoids mishandling the patient and undue haste.


• Determines appropriate medical facility to which the patient will be transported.


• Transports patient to medical facility, providing ongoing medical care as necessary


• Reports the nature of injury or illness to the receiving facility.


• Asks for medical direction from the medical control physician and carries out medical control orders as appropriate.


• Assists in moving the patient from the ambulance into the medical facility.


• Reports verbally and in writing observations of the patient's emergency and care provided.


• Complies with regulations in handling deceased, notifies authorities, and arranges for protection of property and evidence at the scene.


• Replaces supplies, properly disposes of medical waste.


• Properly cleans contaminated equipment according to established guidelines/policies.


• Checks all equipment for future readiness.


• Maintains ambulance in operable condition.


• Ensures cleanliness and organization of the ambulance, its equipment, and supplies.


• Determines vehicle readiness by checking operator maintainable fluid, fuel, and air pressure levels.


• Maintains familiarity with all specialized equipment.


• Must demonstrate competency in assessment of a patient, handling emergencies using Basic Life Support equipment and techniques.


• Must be able to perform CPR, control bleeding, provide non- invasive treatment of hypoperfusion, stabilize/immobilize injured bones and the spine, manage environmental emergencies, and emergency childbirth.


• Must be able to use an automatic external defibrillator (AED).


• Must be able to assist patients with self-administration or administer emergency medications as described in state or local protocol.


• Obtain/Complete all documentation

Requirements:

• HS Diploma or GED Equivalent required


• NY EMT-B or EMT-CC active certification;


• BLS Certification from the American Heart Association required


• NIMS IC-100 and IS-700 coursework required


• Must be able to safely lift, carry, and balance up to 150 pounds without assistance and up to 300 pounds with assistance.

Salary Range

USD $20.00 - USD $27.43 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and position location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.