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Job Summary

• The EMT is responsible for all aspects of patient care in the out of hospital setting, within the scope of certification as determined by the NYS DOH.

• 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 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
• Other duties/tasks as assigned

• EXPERIENCE
  • Preferred but not required
• EDUCATION
  • High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
  • NYS EMT certification; current CPR card; valid & clean NYS driver's license; EVOC or equivalent preferred

About Us:

Margaretville Hospital

Margaretville Hospital, in Margaretville, NY, is home to Delaware County's most advanced critical-care access hospital. This 15-bed facility cares for more than 240 inpatients annually while performing 14,000 outpatient procedures each year. Margaretville Hospital was named one of the top 100 critical-access hospitals in the nation by the National Rural Health Association. It provides emergency care, ambulatory care services, laboratory testing, medical imaging, physical and occupational therapy, swing-bed rehabilitation programs, respite care, and board-certified specialist and wellness education.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement