Paramedic

Northwell • Syosset, NY

7d

About The Position

Paramedics provide out-of-hospital emergency medical care and ambulance transportation for critical and emergent patients accessing the emergency medical services (EMS) system. They use Advanced Life Support knowledge and skills to stabilize and safely transport patients, from routine medical transports to life-threatening emergencies.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• A current New York State driver’s license without violations.
• Current NYS DOH EMT-Paramedic certification.
• Current New York City REMAC Paramedic certification.
• Meet the NYS DOH Functional Description criteria for EMT-Paramedic qualifications, competencies, and tasks.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to assignments as directed and update unit status as required.
• Assess the nature and extent of patients’ illnesses or injuries and establish and prioritize medical procedures in accordance with New York State Department of Health guidelines.
• Administer first aid or Advanced Life Support care to sick or injured people in prehospital settings.
• Coordinate and interact professionally with partners, patients, public safety personnel, colleagues, and hospital emergency staff to facilitate care delivery.
• Communicate with dispatchers, medical control, and treatment center personnel to provide situation information, arrange patient reception, or receive further treatment instructions.
• Write comprehensive reports documenting the scene, physical examination, orders received, treatments rendered, responses to treatment, and other pertinent information.
• Check vehicle equipment and systems and complete the manifest at the start of each tour; operate equipment and systems competently and report needed repairs to a supervisor.
• Ensure the ambulance complies with 10 NYCRR 800 and departmental policies.
• Safeguard and maintain departmental equipment and property.
• Operate departmental vehicles in accordance with New York State Vehicle and Traffic Laws and departmental policies.
• Attend training classes to maintain certification and licensure, keep current with developments in the field, and maintain existing knowledge.
• Perform medical histories and physical examinations on patients in the field as indicated.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED