Emergency Medical Technician - Massena, NY

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency calls, assess patients’ conditions, and determine appropriate medical interventions, coordinating with dispatch as necessary.
• Safely transport patients to medical facilities, monitoring their condition and providing necessary care during transit.
• Administer CPR, control bleeding, manage airways, and provide other life-saving measures to stabilize patients.
• Utilize essential medical equipment such as, but not limited to, defibrillators, oxygen delivery systems.
• Work closely with paramedics, firefighters, law enforcement, and hospital staff to ensure coordinated patient care, reporting nature of injury as indicated.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient care reports, documenting assessments, treatments, and patient responses.
• Ensure the cleanliness and readiness of emergency vehicles and medical equipment.
• Interpret oral, written and diagnostic form instructions, including calculating weight and volume ratios.
• Lift and move patients, often in challenging environments, such as extreme terrain or temperatures.
• Participate in continuous education to stay current with medical protocols and enhance skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in high-pressure situations.

Requirements

• BLS required at hire, if not AHA, must obtain AHA BLS within 3 months of hire.
• Valid NYS Basic EMT.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires constant walking, standing or squatting.

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of medical procedures and emergency care techniques.

Skills

• Ability to respond effectively to emergency situations.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and procedures.
• Physical stamina and strength.

Benefits

(Not specified)

Pay

$20.00 - $25.50 per hour

Schedule

(per diem)