Field EMT: 911 Response, On-Scene Care & Transport

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mount Sinai Health System seeks an Emergency Medical Technician to respond to emergencies, provide field assessments, initiate treatment per policy, and transport patients to the ED while documenting actions taken.

You will work under NYSDOH/FDNY protocols, maintain equipment and vehicle readiness, and ensure safety for patients and staff during transport and on scene. Mount Sinai emphasizes teamwork, professional appearance, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Four year high school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of training program as an NYSDOH Emergency Medical Technician, and other protocol update programs as currently required.
• 1+ years 911 experience preferred
• Certification as a NYS EMT
• Tri-State issued driver's license with infraction free driving abstract.
• Emergency Vehicle Operators Course completion desirable

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to perform clinical/technical/service/administrative tasks.
• Receives emergency calls from dispatcher or Supervisor and promptly, safely responds to assignments.
• Ensures the safety of the patient and other pre hospital personnel at all times.
• Performs medical histories and performs physical exams as indicated on patients in the field.
• Initiates indicated treatment modalities according to written policies and medical control physician orders.
• Provides direct patient care from first contact through authorized hand-off at all times.
• Remains in-service until properly relieved or released by supervision.
• Accompanies the patient to the ED and monitors and treats the patient during transportation.
• Transports the patient to the appropriate emergency department and reports orally to the nurse and/or physician.
• Writes a comprehensive report documenting the situation at the scene, physical exam, orders received, treatments rendered, response to these treatments, and other pertinent information.
• Maintains ambulance logs and submits detailed incident, accident, occurrence reports and statements when required.
• Operates the vehicle and equipment in a safe manner at all times.
• Maintains ambulances and other emergency vehicles and equipment in efficient working order, replaces fuel, makes minor repairs, cleans and restocks the equipment and vehicles.
• Wears issued uniform and maintains professional appearance while on duty.
• Maintains radio contact with FDNY at all times.
• Follows NYSDOH and FDNY Rules, Regulations and Protocols at all times.
• Performs heavy and awkward lifting of patients in difficult areas and terrain.
• Remains Awake, Alert and Acknowledges Radio and CAD assignments promptly.

Skills

EMT certification

911 experience

Driver's license

EVOC

Education

High school diploma

NYSDOH EMT training

Job description

The Mount Sinai Health System seeks an Emergency Medical Technician to respond to emergencies, provide field assessments, initiate treatment per policy, and transport patients to the ED while documenting actions taken.

You will work under NYSDOH/FDNY protocols, maintain equipment and vehicle readiness, and ensure safety for patients and staff during transport and on scene. Mount Sinai emphasizes teamwork, professional appearance, and regulatory compliance.