EMT Position At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence-based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time. We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island's Top Workplace.
EMT Job Duties:- Responds to calls when dispatched.
- Reads maps, may drive ambulance to emergency site using the most expeditious route permitted by weather and road conditions.
- Observes all traffic ordinances and regulations.
- Uses appropriate body substance isolation procedures.
- Assesses the safety of the scene, gains access to the patient, and assesses the extent of injury or illness.
- Extricates patient from entrapment.
- Communicates with dispatcher requesting additional assistance or services as necessary.
- Determines nature of illness or injury.
- Visually inspects for medical identification emblems to aid in care (medical bracelet, charm, etc.)Uses prescribed techniques and equipment to provide patient care.
- Provides additional emergency care following established protocols.
- Assesses and monitors vital signs and general appearance of patient for change.
- Makes determination regarding patient status and priority for emergency care using established criteria.
- Reassures patient, family members, and bystanders.
- Assists with lifting, carrying, and properly loading the patient into the ambulance.
- Avoids mishandling the patient and undue haste.
- Determines appropriate medical facility to which the patient will be transported.
- Transports patient to medical facility, providing ongoing medical care as necessary
- Reports the nature of injury or illness to the receiving facility.
- Asks for medical direction from the medical control physician and carries out medical control orders as appropriate.
- Assists in moving the patient from the ambulance into the medical facility.
- Reports verbally and in writing observations of the patient's emergency and care provided.
- Complies with regulations in handling deceased, notifies authorities, and arranges for protection of property and evidence at the scene.
- Replaces supplies, properly disposes of medical waste.
- Properly cleans contaminated equipment according to established guidelines/policies.
- Checks all equipment for future readiness.
- Maintains ambulance in operable condition.
- Ensures cleanliness and organization of the ambulance, its equipment, and supplies.
- Determines vehicle readiness by checking operator maintainable fluid, fuel, and air pressure levels.
- Maintains familiarity with all specialized equipment.
- Must demonstrate competency in assessment of a patient, handling emergencies using Basic Life Support equipment and techniques.
- Must be able to perform CPR, control bleeding, provide non- invasive treatment of hypoperfusion, stabilize/immobilize injured bones and the spine, manage environmental emergencies, and emergency childbirth.
- Must be able to use an automatic external defibrillator (AED).Must be able to assist patients with self-administration or administer emergency medications as described in state or local protocol.
- Obtain/Complete all documentationEMT Requirements:
- HS Diploma or GED Equivalent requiredNY EMT-B or EMT-CC active certification; BLS Certification from the American Heart Association requiredNIMS ICS-100 and IS-700 coursework required
- Must be able to safely lift, carry, and balance up to 150 pounds without assistance and up to 300 pounds with assistance.
- Posted Salary RangeUSD $22.00 - USD $27.50 /Hr.
This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and position location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.
At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
