EMT-B

Malone, NY (

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Overview

Emergency Medical Technicians-Basic (EMT-B) respond to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and to transport the patient to a medical facility. After receiving the call for service, the EMT-B responds to the address or location given, using the most expeditious route, depending on traffic and weather conditions. The EMT-B must observe traffic ordinances and regulations concerning emergency vehicle operation.

Essential Job Functions

• Responds to calls when dispatched.

• Reads maps, may drive ambulance to emergency site using most expeditious route permitted by weather and road conditions. Observes all traffic ordinances and regulations.

• Uses appropriate body substance isolation procedures.

• Assesses the safety of the scene, gains access...