EMT in Margaretville, New York at Westchester Medical Center

Job Summary

The EMT is responsible for all aspects of patient care in the out of hospital setting, within the scope of certification as determined by the NYS DOH.

Responsibilities

• Assure ambulance clean & stocked by inspection & completion of pre run check

• Determine type of response required based on dispatch information and weather conditions
• Determine nature & extent of illness &/or injury, and render appropriate emergency care per training, based on NYS BLS & AAREMS Protocols
• Direct & assist crew with patient handling, treatment, lifting, carrying & transport
• Determine need for additional assistance &/or specialty services & request same
• Report patient assessment & care both verbally & documented in PCR
• Secures appropriate patient information & renders care according to written Physician Orders during inter-facility transfers
• Utilize proper radio procedures per county & department policy
• Monitor patient throughout contact
• Assure ambulance response ready post runs
• Integrate with other agencies when necessary
• Adhere to department & hospital Policies & Procedures & Infection Control Program
• Maintain professional conduct & courteous interaction with patients, family/bystanders, other agency personnel, crew members & hospital staff
• Other duties/tasks as assigned

Qualification/Requirements

EXPERIENCE

Preferred but not required

EDUCATION

High school graduate or equivalent preferred

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

NYS EMT certification; current CPR card; valid & clean NYS driver’s license; EVOC or equivalent preferred