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.