What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMT-P position at Westchester Medical Center?
Job Summary
- The Advanced EMT is responsible for all aspects of patient care in the out of hospital setting, within the scope of certification as determined by NYS DOH.
Responsibilities
- Assure ambulance clean & stocked by inspection & completion of pre run check
- Determine type of response required based on dispatch information and weather conditions
- Determine nature & extent of illness &/or injury, and render appropriate emergency care per training, based on NYS BLS & AAREMS ALS Protocols
- Direct & assist crew with patient handling, treatment, lifting, carrying & transport
- Determine need for additional assistance &/or specialty services & request same
- Report patient assessment & care both verbally & documented in PCR
- Secures appropriate patient information & renders care according to written Physician Orders during inter-facility transfers
- Utilize proper radio procedures per county & department policy
- Monitor patient throughout contact
- Assure ambulance response ready post runs
- Integrate with other agencies when necessary
- Adhere to department & hospital Policies & Procedures & Infection Control Program
- Maintain professional conduct & courteous interaction with patients, family/bystanders, other agency personnel, crew members & hospital staff
- Assure ALS equipment & supplies service ready pre & post runs
- Other duties/tasks as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements
- EXPERIENCE
- 1 year preferred
EDUCATION- High school graduate or equivalent preferred
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS- NYS EMT Intermediate, Critical Care or Paramedic; current BLS; current ACLS and PALS (or equivalent) for CC or P; valid/clean NYS driver’s license; EVOC or equivalent preferred.
OTHER- Reading and writing competent
