What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (HELPS) position at Albany County, NY?
POSITION: Emergency Medical Technician (HELPS)
DEPARTMENT: Albany County Sheriff
SALARY RANGE: $20.84/hour-$24.51/hour
LOCATION: 21 Voorheesville Ave, Voorheesville, NY 12186
BENEFITS:
Generous PaidTime-Off NYS Retirement System Work-Life Balance
H ealth, Dental, Vision Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness
DESCRIPTION:
The incumbent in this position is responsible for providing emergency medical services. This
person also operates and utilizes specially equipped vehicles. When providing emergency medical
services, the person in this position is in radio contact with, and may receive direction from
paramedics and/or supervising physicians. Work is performed under the direction of the Paramedic
Supervisor. Does related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
At time of application candidate must possess a current certification as an EMT-Basic, issued by
the NYS Department of Health, in accordance with Part 800, Chapter IV of the Emergency Medical
Service Code.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
At time of appointment, possession of a current certification in CPR and possession of a
driver’s license issued by NYS Department of Motor Vehicles and continued possession of said
license required to maintain employment.
POINT OF CONTACT FOR INQUIRIES:
diane.becker@albanycountyny.gov
Candidates will not have to take an exam for this title. This is a HiringEmergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program-designated title. The
HELP Program is a temporary program designed to help local government employers address current staffing issues. Traditionally, the titles
filled under the HELP Program required job candidates to compete in a competitive exam to be considered for employment. For the duration of
the program, this title will be classified as non-competitive and categorized as a “HELP Program” position. At the close of the program, this
position will revert to competitive class status. Employees occupying positions filled through the HELP Program will be granted competitive
class status without the need to participate in a competitive exam.
Salary : $21 - $25