Paramedic
Job Description
Overview: Transport patients while providing first aid or life support en route to healthcare facilities. Trained in providing oral and intravenous medication, EKG monitoring and tracheotomies.
Qualifications: Qualifications
Completion of NYS Department of Health approved Paramedic Program required 6 months ambulance experience as a Paramedic Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and provide ALS assessment of patient condition and treat in accordance with NYS DOH Current NYS DOH Paramedic Certification Current NYC REMSCO/REMAC Paramedic Certification Class D Driver's License (with safe driving record) Valid NYS Driver's License High School Diploma or GED/TASC required Weapons of Mass Destruction Certificate (WMD) preferred Haz-Mat Awareness Certificate preferred CEVO, FEMA or EVOC Certificate preferred
Schedule
All positions are in hospitals and nursing homes. These facilities are open 24 hours/7 days each week.
General shift availability:
Days (7a-3p or 8a-4p)
Evenings (3p-11p or 4p-12a)
Nights (11p-7a or 12a-8a)
Every other weekend is usually required for all positions.
COVID-19 vaccination is required.
Most positions include a comprehensive Union benefits package and competitive salaries.