Emergency Medical Technician - Ambulance Service - Part Time/Days

Is cognizant of the philosophy, standards, objectives and policies of the Department and the Hospital Center.

1.Demonstrates the ability to perform clinical/technical/service/administrative tasks:

2.Receives emergency calls from dispatcher or Supervisor and promptly, safely responds to assignments.

3.Ensures the safety of the patient and other pre hospital personnel at all times.

4.Performs medical histories and performs physical exams as indicated on patients in the field.

5.Initiates indicated treatment modalities according to written policies and medical control physician orders.

6.Provides direct patient care from first contact through authorized hand-off at all times.

7.Remains in-service until properly relieved or released by supervision.

8.Accompanies the patient to the ED and monitors and treats the patient during transportation.

9.Transports the patient to the appropriate emergency department and reports orally to the nurse and/or physician.

10.Writes a comprehensive report documenting the situation at the scene, physical exam, orders received, treatments rendered, response to these treatments, and other information deemed pertinent.

11.Maintains ambulance logs and submits detailed incident, accident, occurrence reports and statements when required.

12.Operates the vehicle and equipment in a safe manner at all times. Safeguards all equipment.

13.Maintains ambulances and other emergency vehicles and equipment in efficient working order, Replaces fuel, makes minor repairs, cleans and restocks the equipment and vehicles to maintain NYSDOH and FDNY regulatory standards. Reports any obvious mechanical malfunctions or deficiencies to the supervisor immediately verbally and/or in writing.

14.Wears issued uniform and maintains professional appearance while on duty.

15.Maintains radio contact with FDNY at all times. Remains in assigned CSL when not on assignment.

16.Complies with department vehicle in-service standards, including turn-out and ED turn-around.

17.Follows NYSDOH and FDNY Rules, Regulations and Protocols at all times.

18.Performs heavy and awkward lifting of patients in difficult areas and terrain.

19.Remains Awake, Alert and Acknowledges Radio and CAD assignments promptly.

• Four year high school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of training program as an NYSDOH Emergency Medical Technician, and other protocol update programs as currently required.
• 1 + years 911 experience preferred
• Certification as a NYS EMT
• Tri-State issued driver's license with infraction free driving abstract.
• Emergency Vehicle Operators Course completion desirable

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSW

Strength Through Diversity

The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Mount Sinai’s unrivaled record of achievement, education, and advancement as we revolutionize medicine together. We invite you to participate actively as a part of the Mount Sinai Health System team by:  

• Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential.
• Serving as a role model confronting racist, sexist, or other inappropriate actions by speaking up, challenging exclusionary organizational practices, and standing side-by-side in support of colleagues who experience discrimination.
• Inspiring and fostering an environment of anti-racist behaviors among and between departments and co-workers.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders strive to learn, empower others, and embrace change to further advance equity and improve the well-being of staff, patients, and the organization.  We expect our leaders to embrace anti-racism, create a collaborative and respectful environment, and constructively disrupt the status quo to improve the system and enhance care for our patients. We work hard to create an inclusive, welcoming and nurturing work environment where all feel they are valued, belong and are able to advance professionally.

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Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 43,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex he