Emergency Medical Technician

We’re Maimonides Health, Brooklyn’s largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system’s 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H. E.

A. R. T drives everything we do.

We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation’s largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center.

Maimonides' clinical programs rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. OverviewWe are seeking a skilled and compassionate Emergency Medicine Technician (EMT) to join our Emergency Department team.

In this role, you will work under the supervision of Physicians and Registered Nurses to perform direct patient care duties and assist with various medical procedures. As a vital member of our emergency care team, you'll help ensure efficient patient flow while providing excellent care to patients of all ages. ResponsibilitiesObtain/record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and pulse oximetryPerform venipunctures, EKGs, blood glucose monitoring, and various point-of-care testingAssist with orthopedic splinting, wound cleaning, and preparationAssist physicians during various procedures/emergencies (trauma, cardiac, respiratory, etc.)Collect and accurately label blood specimensPerform 1:1 psychiatric monitoring when neededApply cardiac monitors and report observations to nursing staffAssist with establishing IV catheters under nursing supervisionTransport patients safely within the facility and between facilitiesPrepare equipment and treatment areas for proceduresMaintain clean patient care areas and properly stock suppliesProvide compassionate care with strong customer service focus QualificationsHigh School Diploma or EquivalentCurrent New York State EMT CertificationBCLS Certification requiredACLS Certification preferred (PALS if caring for children)Minimum 2 years’ experience in direct patient care (5 years preferred)Strong technical skills for patient care proceduresExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentProficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English

USD $27.01 - USD $32.01 /Hr. Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerMaimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.