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Maimonides Medical Center

Emergency Medical Technician

Maimonides Medical Center, New York, New York, us, 10261

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About Us 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’ clincial progams 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.

Overview We 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.

Responsibilities

Obtain/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/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

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Current New York State EMT Certification

BCLS Certification required

ACLS Certification preferred (PALS if caring for children)

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

Pay Range USD $31.51 - USD $31.51 /Hr.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.

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