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 e 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: • T his position requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 1 year job-related experience. • D 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. • S uccessfully complete an approved NYS EMT-B or AEMT course, and have 2 years working experience.