EMT Per -Diem

Union: Non - Union

Days: Varies

Shift: Varies

• Hourly Rate: $39.8378
• Responds to calls via ambulance which includes assessment of patients, as well as handling
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• mergencies 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 sp
• ine, manage environmental emergencies and emergency childbirth. Must be able to use semi-
• automatic defibrillator. Must be able to assist patients with self-administration or administer emergency
• medications as described in state and local protocols.
• Have a valid driver's license with no more that 2 points.
• Must maintain the NYS DOH EMT Certification current.
• Must be able to read a map, handle electronics such as radios, and maintain knowledge and
• skill for all necessary equipment.
• Responds to calls when dispatched. Read maps, may drive ambulance to emergency site using
• 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, assesses extent of the 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 bracelets, charm, etc)
• Uses prescribed techniques and equipment to provide patient care.
• Provides additional emergency care following established protocols. Makes determination
• regarding patient status and priority for emergency care using established criteria.
• Assesses and monitors vital signs and general appearance of patient for change.
• Reassures patient, family members and bystanders.
• Assists with lifting, carrying and properly loading patient into the ambulance. Must be able to
• Lift 125 pounds alone and 250 pounds with assistance.
• Determines appropriate medical facility providing ongoing medical care as necessary enroute.
• Reports nature of injury or illness to receiving facility.
• Asks for medical direction from medical control physician and carries out medical control orders
• as appropriate.
• Assists in moving patient from ambulance into medical facility.
• Reports verbally and in writing observations of the patient's emergency and care provided
• (including written reports and care provided by other Responders prior to EMT-B/AEMT arrival
• on scene) to emergency dept staff & assist staff as required.
• Complies with regulations in handling deceased, notifies authorities and arranges for protection
• of property and evidence at scene.
• Replaces supplies, properly disposes of medical waste. Properly cleans contaminated
• equipment according to established guidelines.
• Checks all equipment for future readiness.
• Maintains ambulance in operable condition. Ensures cleanliness and organization of
• ambulance, its equipment and supplies. Determines vehicle readiness by checking operator maintainable fluid, fuel and air pressure levels.
• Maintains familiarity with all specialized equipment.
• Should be prepared to work the transport unit, 911 EMS unit, or in some instances, temporarily
• work the Dispatch Center.
• Performs all other duties as required.

Position Requirements

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• his position requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma or equivalent and a
• minimum of 1 year job-related experience.

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• esired (not required) criteria include: Ability to speak and understand Spanish is desirable for this
• area. Must have at least 2 years working experience for the position they seek.
• Driver's License NYS DOH EMT Certification.

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uccessfully complete an approved NYS EMT-B or AEMT course, and have 2 years working experience.