Paramedic - Ambulance Service - Full Time/Evenings

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

2d•$43 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

The Paramedic receives emergency calls from dispatcher and promptly, safely responds to assignments. Ensures the safety of the patient and other personnel at all times.

Requirements

Four year high school diploma or equivalent
Successful completion of training program as and Emergency Medical Technician, EMT Paramedic, and other protocol update programs as currently required

Responsibilities

Takes histories and performs physical exams as indicated on patients in the field
Initiates indicated treatment modalities according to written policies and medical control physician orders
Supervises all persons on the scene involved with patient care within the scope of protocol
Becomes the triage officer at mass casualty incidents until relieved by superiors
Accompanies the patient to the ED and monitors and treats the patient during transportation
Transports the patient to the appropriate emergency department and reports or ally to the nurse and/or physician
Writes a comprehensive report documenting the situation at the scene, physical exam, orders received, treatments rendered, response to these treatments, and other information deemed pertinent
Maintains ambulance logs and submits detailed incident, accident, occurrence reports and statements when required
Operates the vehicle in a safe manner at all times
Maintains ambulances and other emergency vehicles and equipment in efficient working order, makes minor repairs and replacements when necessary, and cleans and restocks the equipment and vehicles
Reports any obvious mechanical malfunctions or deficiencies to the supervisor immediately verbally and/or in writing
Communicates with patients family and friends at the scene
Communicates with other health team members in the community and at the hospital
Assists with triage and other prehospital duties
Performs EKGs in the ED as well as on the ambulance
Performs paramedic level skills in the ED with the exception of drug administration
Paramedics are responsible for IV drip maintenance for those medications noted in their protocols
Charts findings of physical exam, history, and treatments rendered on the ED chart
Performs heavy and awkward lofting of patients in difficult areas and terrain