Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)

Under general supervision of higher level personnel, an incumbent of this position provides the initial first-aid treatment or emergency medical care, either through an ambulance or a non-ambulance service, at the site of the occurrence. Diagnoses the patient’s medical conditions caused by either disease or injury and renders the appropriate emergency treatment to same. Treatment is performed in accordance with protocols established by New York State and the Westchester Regional Emergency Medical Service Advisory Committee. Supervision is not a requirement of the position.

Possession of one of the following certificates issued by the New York State Department of Health: (a) Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Certificate; (b) Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate Certificate; (c) Emergency Medical Technician-Critical Care Certificate; (d) Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Certificate.

There will be no written or oral test for this examination. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will receive an evaluation of their training and experience against the

There are no residence requirements to participate in the examination, but preference in appointment may be given to eligibles who have been residents of the appointing jurisdiction at least 30 days prior to the effective date of appointment.