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 drivers license; EVOC or equivalent preferred.
OTHER
Reading and writing competent