Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) starting October 5th

Assist Ambulance•Brooklyn, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist Ambulance is seeking certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in New York State for full-time and part-time positions at their Brooklyn or Bronx base. Assist Ambulance is a New York City EMS agency with 30 years of experience providing BLS and ALS emergency medical and transportation services across the five boroughs. They serve various healthcare facilities, including hospitals, nursing homes, and doctor's offices, adhering to strict protocols from the Department of Health and Regional Emergency Medical Services Council of NYC.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have an active NY State EMT-B card (NREMT card alone is not accepted).
EMTs hired as drivers must be at least 20 years old with 1 year of driving experience in New York City.
Must have a valid New York State D Class driver’s license with no more than 3 major moving violations in the past three years (DJ licenses/permits are not accepted).
Must be physically fit to lift 125 lbs. and pass a lifting assessment.
Must be able to get 19A physical clearance and negative PPD test (vouchers provided).
Must be able to pass a 10-panel drug screening.
Must be able to commit to at least two 8-hour shifts per week that are the same days every week (steady shifts).
Must be good with people and able to act responsibly under extreme duress.
Applicants' criminal history will be considered consistent with the requirements of the New York City Fair Chance Act.
Must be able to attend three days of in-person pre-hire assessments.
Must be able to attend driving assessments on a separate date (if eligible to drive).

Nice To Haves

NREMT card is not accepted alone.

Responsibilities

Follow guidelines from the Department of Health - Bureau of EMS and Trauma Systems.
Adhere to Regional Emergency Medical Services Council of NYC protocols for Basic Life Support.
Respond to a large volume of emergency calls.
Potentially transition to 911 services with One Brooklyn Health after approximately 6 months of employment.

Benefits

Base pay starting at $20.50 to $25.00/hr.
Weekly Payday.
.50 cent raise after 90 days for drivers.
5% standard annual raises for all EMTs.
$1/hr bonus after 90 days when working full-time hours.
Paid Training.
Flexible Scheduling.
Health Insurance with Preventative Dental and Vision options.
Union Shop - Benefits/policies subject to change with new 1199 SEIU contract, pending.
Paid sick time and PTO up to 56 hours per calendar year.
Unpaid 32 hours issued at hiring.
Free uniforms.
8 Hours Pay for full-time staff normally scheduled or working on Christmas, Thanksgiving, Labor Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, and New Year's Day.
4 Hours Pay for part-time staff after 90 days on holidays.
Free Emergency Vehicle Operator certification.
Free 19a DOT medical certification.
40 hours Paid vacation after first year of employment (increases at three, six and ten years).
CME Refresher Program / Voucher.
Up to $4000 back for Paramedic school.
Overtime opportunities.
8/10/12 hour shifts with a 2-hour mandate period with or without notice.