Emergency Medical Technician

About This Role

This night-shift post on the cardiac ward pairs patient care with mentoring new nurses.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry
• Perform venipunctures, EKGs, blood glucose monitoring, and various point-of-care testing
• Assist with orthopedic splinting, wound cleaning, and preparation
• Assist physicians during various procedures and emergencies (trauma, cardiac, respiratory, etc.)
• Collect and accurately label blood specimens
• Perform 1:1 psychiatric monitoring when needed
• Apply cardiac monitors and report observations to nursing staff
• Assist with establishing IV catheters under nursing supervision
• Transport patients safely within the facility and between facilities
• Prepare equipment and treatment areas for procedures
• Maintain clean patient care areas and properly stock supplies
• Provide compassionate care with strong customer service focus

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Current New York State EMT Certification
• BCLS Certification required
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in direct patient care (5 years preferred)
• Strong technical skills for patient care procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English

Nice to have:

• ACLS Certification (PALS if caring for children)

About the Company

Maimonides Health is Brooklyn’s largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, and more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.