Overview:
At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence-based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.
We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island’s Top Workplace
Job Details:
Job Duties:
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Responds to calls when dispatched.
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Reads maps, may drive ambulance to emergency site using most expeditious route permitted by weather and road conditions.
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Observes all traffic ordinances and regulations.
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Uses appropriate body substance isolation procedures.
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Assesses the safety of the scene, gains access to the patient, assesses extent of injury or illness.
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Extricates patient from entrapment.
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Communicates with dispatcher requesting additional assistance or services as necessary. Determines nature of illness or injury.
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Visually inspects for medical identification emblems to aid in care (medical bracelet, charm, etc.)
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Uses prescribed techniques and equipment to provide patient care.
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Provides additional emergency care following established protocols.
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Assesses and monitors vital signs and general appearance of patient for change.
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Makes determination regarding patient status and priority for emergency care using established criteria.
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Reassures patient, family members and bystanders.
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Assists with lifting, carrying and properly loading patient into the ambulance.
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Avoids mishandling patient and undue haste.
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Determines appropriate medical facility to which patient will be transported.
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Transports patient to medical facility providing ongoing medical care as necessary
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Reports nature of injury or illness to receiving facility.
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Asks for medical direction from medical control physician and carries out medical control orders as appropriate.
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Assists in moving patient from ambulance into medical facility.
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Reports verbally and in writing observations of the patient's emergency and care provided.
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Complies with regulations in handling deceased, notifies authorities and arranges for protection of property and evidence at scene.
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Replaces supplies, properly disposes of medical waste.
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Properly cleans contaminated equipment according to established guidelines/policies.
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Checks all equipment for future readiness.
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Maintains ambulance in operable condition.
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Ensures cleanliness and organization of ambulance, its equipment and supplies.
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Determines vehicle readiness by checking operator maintainable fluid, fuel and air pressure levels.
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Maintains familiarity with all specialized equipment.
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Must demonstrate competency in assessment of a patient, handling emergencies using Basic Life Support equipment and techniques.
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Must be able to perform CPR, control bleeding, provide non- invasive treatment of hypo-perfusion, stabilize / immobilize injured bones and the spine, manage environmental emergencies and emergency childbirth.
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Must be able to use a semi-automatic defibrillator.
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Must be able to assist patients with self-administration or administer emergency medications as described in state and local protocol.
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Obtain/Complete all documentation
Requirements:
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HS Diploma or GED Equivalent required
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Completion of a NYS Sanctioned Training Program
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Active EMT-P license in good standing
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BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required from the American Heart Association
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Must be capable of utilizing all EMT-B and EMT-Critical Care skills and equipment
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Must be knowledgeable and competent in the use of a cardiac monitor/defibrillator and intravenous drugs and fluids as per protocol
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Must be able to safely lift, carry, and balance up to 150 pounds without assistance and up to 300 pounds with assistance
Posted Salary Range: USD $32.50 - USD $41.00 /Hr. :
This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and position location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.
At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
