Paramedic / Jamestown

UPMC•Jamestown, NY

About The Position

ALSTAR EMS is a private ambulance company serving Chautauqua County for more than 30 years, operating ambulance stations in Dunkirk and Jamestown, New York, as well as the Starflight Medevac program. The company responds to more than 17,000 calls annually and is seeking a full-time Paramedic in Jamestown. The role provides emergency medical care, including ALS patient care, while working as part of a team and delivering quality service to patients and other customers. ALSTAR EMS offers flexible scheduling and provides crews with up-to-date equipment and fleet vehicles. Candidates must hold New York State Paramedic certification and CPR certification. They must be able to provide professional emergency care under NYS W.R.E.M.A.C. protocol standards, with ITLS or PHTLS required per W.R.E.M.A.C. ICS-100, NIMS700, and HAZMAT Awareness training must be completed within six months of hire.

Requirements

Current New York State Department of Health Paramedic EMT-P certification.
Ability to provide professional emergency care in accordance with NYS W.R.E.M.A.C. protocol standards.
ITLS or PHTLS, as required by W.R.E.M.A.C.
CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
Driver's license.
Complete ICS-100, NIMS700, and HAZMAT Awareness (Post 9/11/2001) training within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

Check the vehicle according to Part 800 standards at the beginning of each shift.
Operate the assigned vehicle safely while driving, parking, and responding in emergency mode.
Safely transport patients who are bound to a wheeled stretcher as necessary.
Complete billing forms and patient care reports (PCRs) in a timely manner.
Respond to assigned calls in a timely manner.
Maintain the cleanliness of quarters, vehicles, and patient-care equipment.
Ensure vehicle occupants are safe by using proper restraints.
Provide treatment at the ACLS level according to state protocol.
Restock basic supplies and equipment.
Function appropriately as a team member at scenes.
Use proper radio etiquette and procedures.
Direct patient care appropriately for patients requiring ALS.
Proactively seek service and performance improvements, identify opportunities, and implement improvements.
Deliver quality customer service to internal and external customers, prioritizing patient and customer satisfaction.
Provide thorough, accurate, orderly, and value-added patient care and work results consistent with hospital policies and procedures.
Anticipate internal and external customer needs and help meet them.