Emt

Margaretville, New York, 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. 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 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 Requirements/Qualifications: Education: High school graduate or equivalent preferred Experience: Preferred but not required Training/License: NYS EMT certification; current CPR card; valid & clean NYS driver’s license; EVOC or equivalent preferred Other: Reading & writing competentJob Specific Contacts 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.

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