911 EMT

Assist Ambulance•Brooklyn, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist Ambulance is hiring experienced New York State-certified Emergency Medical Technicians for its FDNY 911 division based in Brooklyn. The agency provides BLS and ALS emergency and transportation services throughout New York City's five boroughs, including FDNY voluntary service with OBH Interfaith Medical Center and Brookdale Hospitals. Assist Ambulance provides emergency and non-emergency ambulance transports for hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, doctors' offices, and community-based organizations. EMTs must follow FDNY, New York State Department of Health Bureau of EMS and Trauma Systems, and Regional Emergency Medical Services Council NYC protocols for Basic Life Support. The role is available full-time or part-time on a steady schedule of at least two 12-hour shifts per week on the same days each week. Per-diem scheduling is not available. No-transport shifts are not required.

Requirements

At least two years of full-time, paid, verifiable EMT experience within the New York City 911 system.
At least 20 years old.
Active New York State EMT-B certification; an NREMT card alone is not accepted.
At least one year of driving experience in New York City and successful completion of two driving assessments.
Valid New York State D Class driver's license, with no more than three major moving violations in the past three years. DJ licenses and driver's permits are not accepted.
Physical ability to lift 125 pounds in accordance with New York State Department of Health requirements and pass a lifting assessment.
Ability to obtain 19A physical clearance and a negative PPD test.
Ability to pass a 10-panel drug screening.
Commitment to at least two 12-hour shifts per week on the same days each week.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to act responsibly under extreme duress.
Availability to attend in-person pre-hire assessments.
Applicants' criminal history will be considered consistent with the requirements of the New York City Fair Chance Act.

Responsibilities

Provide Basic Life Support emergency medical services in accordance with applicable FDNY, New York State Department of Health Bureau of EMS and Trauma Systems, and Regional Emergency Medical Services Council NYC protocols.
Provide emergency medical and transportation services as part of Assist Ambulance's FDNY 911 division.
Act responsibly and work effectively with people under extreme duress.

Benefits

Starting base pay of $22.00 to $25.00 per hour, based on interview and experience; differential pay may apply, with stated rates up to $25 for part-time, $26 for full-time, or $28 for shifts from Friday night through Sunday night. The higher of base or differential pay is paid.
Weekly payday.
$0.50-per-hour raise after 90 days.
5% annual pay increase.
Flexible scheduling.
Health insurance with preventive dental and vision options.
Union shop with 1199.
Paid sick time and PTO up to 56 hours per calendar year; 32 unpaid hours are issued at hiring.
Free uniforms.
Holiday pay for eligible staff scheduled or working on Christmas, Thanksgiving, Labor Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, and New Year's Day: eight hours for full-time staff and four hours for part-time staff after 90 days.
Free Emergency Vehicle Operator certification and 19A DOT medical certification.
40 hours of paid vacation after the first year of employment, increasing at three, six, and ten years of employment.
CME Refresher Program and voucher.
Up to $4,000 back for paramedic school.
Overtime opportunities.