EMT (Emergency Medical Technician-Basic)

Essential Functions

• Function as a NYS emergency medical technician to direct, provide, and facilitate high-quality patient care.
• Function as a EMT-driver and EMT-attendant (must be driver eligible to undergo emergency vehicle driver training, and must possess a clean driving record).
• Arrive punctually, fit, and ready for work in company approved uniform.
• Respond to calls when dispatched. Read GPS devices to drive ambulance to emergency site using most expeditious route permitted by weather and road conditions. Observe all traffic ordinances and regulations.
• Promote a culture of safety for all employees, patients, and stakeholders by adhering to workplace safety policies; observe, correct, and report safety concerns and deficiencies to the on-duty Shift Leader.
• Adhere to company, regional, state, and federal policies, procedures, and laws & regulations.

EEO Statement

Mohawk Ambulance provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Disclosure

By submitting an application for employment at Mohawk Ambulance Service you authorize Mohawk Ambulance Service to contact you now or at any point in the future, regarding the position for which you have applied, any other open position with the company, or for any recruitment or marketing purpose.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• NYS EMT Certified (successfully completed an approved New York State EMT-B or AEMT course, or out of state equivalent, and achieved a passing score on the practical and written certification examinations; note that AEMT-certified employees will be practicing at the EMT-B level)
• Successful completion of free, in house training (EVOC/emergency vehicle operator course)
• Flexible availability on nights and weekends
• Have and maintain Class “D” New York State Driver License or higher or analogous equivalent from another jurisdiction without record of suspension or revocation in any State. Must be deemed insurable to operate an emergency vehicle.
• Ability to communicate effectively via telephone and radio equipment
• Ability to maintain sustained patient contact for considerable periods of time
• Ability to participate in long distance transports
• Ability to lift, carry and balance up to 125 pounds (250 lbs. with assistance)
• Flexible work available (8,10, 12 hour shifts). Minimum 36 hours per week for FT, and 12 hours for PT; subject to one additional shift per week
• Part-time pay rate will differ from rate advertised

Qualifications

• Only experience which can be verified will be recognized. New hire experience must be verifiable and must represent time spent in the EMS field, within the specific job classification for which they are being hired, that is not de minimis, volunteer or piece meal work.

Skills

None specified

Benefits

None specified

Pay

Part-time pay rate will differ from rate advertised

Schedule

• Flexible work available (8,10, 12 hour shifts)