EMT: Rapid, Patient‑Centered Emergency Care

Catholic Health Services; Bohemia (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health is seeking a qualified EMT to respond to calls, drive the ambulance when required, and perform on-scene assessments and patient care on Long Island. The role emphasizes safety, rapid response, and effective communication with dispatch and medical control.

Requirements include NY EMT-B or EMT-CC certification, BLS from the American Heart Association, and completion of NIMS IC-100/IS-700 coursework, with the ability to lift heavy loads and manage patient care according to protocols.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• NY EMT-B or EMT-CC active certification required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls when dispatched.
• Reads maps and may drive ambulance to emergency site using the fastest safe route.
• Observes traffic regulations and uses body substance isolation procedures.
• Assesses scene safety and patient condition; communicates needs to dispatcher and medical control.
• Transfers patient to ambulance and provides ongoing medical care en route to facility.
• Reports observations and actions to receiving facility and maintains documentation.

Skills

CPR (BLS)

Education

HS Diploma or GED Equivalent

NY EMT-B or EMT-CC active certification

BLS Certification from the American Heart Association

NIMS IC-100 and IS-700 coursework

Job description

Catholic Health is seeking a qualified EMT to respond to calls, drive the ambulance when required, and perform on-scene assessments and patient care on Long Island. The role emphasizes safety, rapid response, and effective communication with dispatch and medical control.

Requirements include NY EMT-B or EMT-CC certification, BLS from the American Heart Association, and completion of NIMS IC-100/IS-700 coursework, with the ability to lift heavy loads and manage patient care according to protocols.