Paramedic Per Diem

NYU Langone Health

195d • $42 - $44

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices, and serves as NYU Langone Health's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the entire borough. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Paramedic Per Diem. In this role, the successful candidate provides pre-hospital emergency medical care at the advanced life support level. Provides transportation to the sick and injured through the NYC 911 system. Demonstrates patient assessment history and care provided on the Ambulance Call Report.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Completion of New York State Department of Health approved Paramedic Program.
• Six (6) months ambulance experience as a Paramedic.
• Six (6) months 911 ALS experience preferred.
• Willingness to devote the time required completing assigned tasks on schedule.
• Valid Driver License.
• Weapons of Mass Destruction Certificate (WMD).
• Haz-Mat Awareness Certificate.
• CEVO or EVOC Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provides ALS assessment of patient condition and treats in accordance with NYS DOH and Regional Guidelines.
• Transports patient to appropriate hospital and transfers care to hospital staff communicating patients condition and any treatment rendered.
• Demonstrates an awareness of and respect for coworker/patients cultural background.
• Assesses patients ability to communicate in English and assists in the provision of an interpreter as needed.
• Complies with Controlled substance policies and procedures.
• Reports to work on time and in uniform with appropriate personal equipment.
• Swipes in and out in accordance with policy.
• Minimizes and documents out of service time on Unit Activity Log with appropriate notifications made.
• Complies with scheduling procedures and availability submission.
• Maintains ability and credentials to work in NYC 911 system.
• Participates in Department Hospital and Regional Quality Improvement Programs.
• Attends Department Meetings and Training Sessions.
• Works as a team with partner and other providers on scene and at the hospital to provide highest quality care.
• Cooperates and maintains a professional relationship with others to facilitate the delivery of care to patients.
• Follows NYU, FDNY and NYS DOH guidelines for operations of emergency vehicles.
• Checks vehicle and equipment at the beginning of each shift replenishing supplies where needed.
• Completes a checklist noting any deficiencies.
• Cleans and maintains vehicle and equipment.
• Restocks and refuels vehicle to maintain NYS DOH part 800 compliance.
• Is familiar with contents and complies with policies of the 911 System Provider Guide.
• Notifies RCC at the beginning of the shift and logs onto the CAD system in a timely fashion.
• Constantly monitors MDT and radio for assignments and promptly communicates changes in signal status.
• Maintains professional radio decorum and complies with local guidelines for radio protocol.
• Complies with uniform policy.
• Maintains a neat clean professional appearance and wears appropriate identification visible at all times.
• Completes an Electronic Pre-Hospital Call Report (E-PCR) including insurance information and assignment of claim signature in accordance with policies for every patient contact.
• Submits all reports forms and logs complete accurate legible and neat, prior to the end of shift.
• Drives an ambulance safely in both emergency and non-emergency mode throughout shift.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Access to financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resources groups for peer support.
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED