Job Information
Saratoga Casino Hotel EMT in Saratoga Springs, New York
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Respond to all calls for emergency care at Saratoga.
Administer first-aid and provide appropriate treatment.
Assess nature and extent of injury or illness based on: statements of person involved, examination of patient, and knowledge of emergency medical practice.
Establish and prioritize medical procedures to follow or need for further assistance.
If appropriate, request that Security or Surveillance personnel on duty place an ambulance call.
Treat all patients until they either sign a Patient Care Report or until ambulance or fire personnel arrive to administer a higher level of care.
EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent; necessary licenses/training required to be an EMT.
EXPERIENCE: A current and valid New York State Basic EMT card; certification to operate an automatic defibrillator; a current and valid CPR card; knowledge of NYS Health department protocols and ability to apply them to basic life support care. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Other:
Able to lift and carry 50 lbs. occasionally.
Able to stand and walk 6-8 hours.
This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.