EMT / Paramedic

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NYS EMT, EMT-CC, AEMT or EMTP Certification is required. Experience is preferred but not required. Should a member not carry such certification or requires a Refresher course, upon completing their probationary period, members are eligible to receive a NYS voucher covering the cost of tuition of an EMT-B class (accepted at most EMT course locations).

Our EMTs respond to emergency calls, non-emergency transports, and provide medical standby coverage throughout our response area and beyond as outlined in our Mutual Aid Agreement. GOVAC EMTs operate within the protocols as written by NYSDOH/NYC REMSCO.

ALL EMTs must first complete Dispatcher Training as well as Riding Member Orientation:
- Submission and verification of valid, unexpired NYS Credentials
- Submission and verification of Medical Form completed and signed by a medical professional certfifying member meets Required Qualifications of EMT Position per NYSDOH standards
- Required inservices and protocol updates as required by GOVAC's Medical Direction, NYSDOH and NYC Regional EMS Council (ex: IM epinephrine administration, glucometry, pulse oximetry, S-LAMS protocol update, CPAP, naloxone administration, etc.)
- In-person orientation, training with patient lifting/carrying devices, PPE donning/doffing, and successful N95 Fit-Testing

EMTs begin as "Attendants" and serve as a third member of the crew responding to emergency. As an Attendant, members are trained to ensure proper EMT skills such as situational awareness, vital signs, bleeding control, medicine administration, etc. Upon completing this development, the EMT is promoted to "Intern" where they are trained on best practices such as scene management, resource coordination, transport decision, etc. Upon completing this development phase, EMTs will be promoted to "Crew Chief" where they are given charge of the crew and patient and able to run emergency responses.
(EMTs with greater than 6 months of 911-experience are able to advance as appropriate).

Members must be available to serve weeknights from 6pm-12am or on weekends during 8am-12pm, 12pm-6pm or 6pm-12am.

Members are encouraged to cross-train and perform in roles of Dispatcher, Driver, and serve on committees.