Paramedic / Casual - Dunkirk

UPMC•Jamestown, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

ALSTAR EMS is a private ambulance company that has served Chautauqua County for over 30 years. It operates ambulance stations in Dunkirk and Jamestown, New York, and the Starflight Medevac program, responding to more than 17,000 calls per year. The company is seeking a Casual Paramedic to work at its Dunkirk facility. ALSTAR EMS offers flexible scheduling and up-to-date equipment and fleet. The role is suited to a team-oriented professional who provides patient care with integrity.

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 certification, as required by W.R.E.M.A.C.
Complete ICS-100, NIMS-700, and HAZMAT Awareness (Post 9/11/2001) training within six months of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician-Critical Care or Paramedic qualification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Driver's license.
International Trauma Life Support or Prehospital Trauma Life Support.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
NY Mandated Reporter Training.
NYS Staff Exclusion List (NYSEL) clearance.
NYS Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse (NYSCR) clearance.

Responsibilities

Check the vehicle according to Part 800 standards at the beginning of each shift.
Operate the assigned vehicle safely while driving, parking, and 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, the vehicle, and patient 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 for patients requiring ALS, as appropriate.
Work proactively to improve services and results, identify improvement opportunities, and implement changes accordingly.
Provide 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 facilitate meeting those needs.