911 EMT
About The Position
Assist Ambulance is hiring experienced, New York State-certified Emergency Medical Technicians for its FDNY 911 division based in Brooklyn. The role is available full-time or part-time, with steady scheduling of at least two 12-hour shifts per week on the same days each week. Per diem scheduling is not available. Assist Ambulance provides BLS and ALS emergency and transportation services throughout New York City, including FDNY voluntary service with OBH Interfaith Medical Center and Brookdale Hospitals. 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.
Requirements
- At least 2 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 card; an NREMT card alone is not accepted.
- At least 1 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 3 major moving violations in the past three years; DJ licenses and driver’s permits are not accepted.
- Physically able to lift 125 pounds in accordance with NYS DOH requirements and pass a lifting assessment.
- Able to obtain 19A physical clearance and a negative PPD test.
- Able to pass a 10-panel drug screening.
- Able to commit to at least two 12-hour shifts per week on the same days each week.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to act responsibly under extreme duress.
- Able 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 emergency medical services in the FDNY 911 division.
- Follow FDNY, Department of Health—Bureau of EMS and Trauma Systems, and Regional Emergency Medical Services Council NYC protocols for Basic Life Support.
- Work assigned steady shifts of at least two 12-hour shifts per week.
Benefits
- Starting base pay of $22.00–$25.00 per hour, based on interview and experience; differential pay may be higher depending on schedule.
- Weekly payday.
- A $0.50-per-hour raise after 90 days.
- 5% annual pay increase.
- Paid training.
- 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 issued at hiring.
- Free uniforms.
- Holiday pay for eligible staff working or normally scheduled on specified holidays.
- Free Emergency Vehicle Operator certification and 19A DOT medical certification.
- 40 hours of paid vacation after the first year, increasing after three, six, and ten years of employment.
- CME Refresher Program/voucher.
- Up to $4,000 back for Paramedic school.
- Overtime opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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