Paramedic
About The Position
Assist Ambulance is looking for new and experienced Paramedics to join us full-time and part-time at our Bronx base! Assist is a New York City EMS agency offering a full range of emergency medical and transportation services throughout the five boroughs. Assist has a proud 30 year history of providing these services to the diverse and vibrant communities of NYC. Assist Ambulance offers Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support via emergency and non-emergency ambulance transports for various hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, doctor's offices, and community-based organizations.
Requirements
- Active NY State EMT-P card
- NYC REMAC card (NREMT card is not accepted alone)
- At least 20 years old
- 1 year driving experience in New York City
- Valid, clean NYS D Class driver’s license (DJ licenses are not accepted)
- Physically fit to lift 125 lbs.
- Able to get 19A physical clearance and negative PPD test
- Able to pass a 10 panel drug screening
- Able to commit to at least two 12-hour shifts per week that are the same days every week (steady shifts)
- Good with people
Nice To Haves
- Paramedics without any experience are welcome to apply as long as they are fully certified at time of application
Responsibilities
- Respond to emergency and non-emergency ambulance transports.
- Provide Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support services.
- Act responsibly under extreme duress.
- Lift 125 lbs. in accordance with the NYS DOH and pass a lifting assessment.
- Obtain 19A physical clearance and negative PPD test.
- Pass a 10 panel drug screening.
- Commit to at least two 12-hour shifts per week that are the same days every week (steady shifts).
Benefits
- Weekly Payday
- Paid Training
- Flexible Scheduling
- Union Shop with 1199 SEIU (contract still being determined)
- Paid sick time/PTO
- Free uniforms
- 8 Hours Pay for staff normally scheduled or working on Christmas, Thanksgiving, Labor Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, and New Year's Day
- Health insurance (after 90 days, for employees scheduled 30+ hours)
- Paid vacation after first year of employment - increases at three, six and ten years of employment
- CME Refresher Program / Voucher
- Overtime opportunities
- 5% annual raises
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
