Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

This position is based in Sullivan County - Mobilemedic EMS, providing both emergency and non-emergency transport of patients. EMTs will collaborate with direct supervisors, municipal and county fire and police departments, medical staff, patients, and family members to deliver high-level patient care and customer service. At the direction of the Operations Department, the EMT performs or assists with a variety of patient care activities in both pre-hospital and hospital settings.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care within the scope of established treatment protocols and the current standard of care.
• Provides accurate and pertinent written documentation of all patient care and EMS responses.
• Completes all required Empress and NYS paperwork.
• Maintains all patient care equipment, vehicles, supplies, daily logs, and patient care records as directed by the company.
• Operates Empress vehicles and equipment as required, according to company policy.
• Maintains a safe and orderly work environment and promotes safe work practices for all employees.
• Reports to work on time and understands that due to the nature of EMS, the assigned shift may exceed the scheduled end time. Mandatory overtime may be assigned.
• Works a variety of shifts; may be required to work any available shift as part of normal duties.
• Follows all Empress policies and procedures.
• Attends mandatory continuing medical education, updates, and staff meetings as required by Empress.
• Complies with established guidelines for uniform dress and standard equipment regulations.
• Assists in providing public information and educational programs to promote EMTs and the services offered by Empress to the community and allied EMS agencies.

Requirements

• Current New York State Certification (EMT-B) and current CPR Certification.
• Valid Driver’s License with a driving record that meets company requirements.
• Satisfactory completion of all aspects of the pre-employment process, including drug screening, background check, and physical agility test (CPAT).
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 19 years of age.

Work Environment

Works outdoors and indoors with occasional exposure to hazardous conditions, blood/body fluids, respirator use, fumes/odors, extended days, and temperature changes. Frequently works with others, face-to-face, with exposure to noise, mechanical equipment, and electrical equipment. Performs shift work and duties frequently in a mobile environment and confined areas.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand and walk.
• Required to sit; climb or balance; step, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Must frequently lift and/or carry a maximum of 150 pounds unassisted and up to 300 pounds as part of a two-person crew.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Pay

Hourly wage: $21.00

Schedule

Hiring for part-time, full-time, night shifts, and weekends.