Paramedic

Monroe Ambulance•City of Rochester, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Paramedics respond to emergent and non-emergent calls for service providing compassionate and appropriate care, efficiently and safely. Providers will routinely transport patients to appropriate destinations for continued care. This role is available for Part-Time and Per Diem employment. Key responsibilities include providing high-quality patient care in accordance with NYS collaborative protocols and MLREMS performance care bundles, ensuring all equipment and the ambulance are in operable condition, clean, organized, and stocked. Providers must approach all patients, family members, and bystanders with compassion and attend regular CMEs to maintain proficiency. Safety is paramount, requiring adherence to New York State Vehicle and Traffic laws, Monroe Ambulance Driver policies, and personal protection equipment policies. Employees must report any vehicle safety concerns immediately. Teamwork is essential, involving punctuality, readiness for duty, timely completion of shift duties, adherence to the Code of Conduct, respectful treatment of company equipment, professional representation of the company, fostering an inclusive and teamworking environment, and demonstrating flexibility to undertake additional tasks. Accurate and timely documentation of patient care records, incident reports, CPS reports, and vehicle problem reports is required, along with professional response to QA flags.

Requirements

Ability to meet New York State functional position for EMT-P.
Communicate effectively in a professional manner.
Lift, carry and balance up to 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance)
Interpret oral, written and diagnostic from instructions
Use good judgment and remain calm in high stress situations
Be unaffected by loud noises and flashing lights
Function efficiently without interruption throughout an entire work shift
Read English language and manuals.
Ability to navigate major arterial roadways and understand the location of major medical facilities.
Accurately discern street signs and addresses.
Interview patients, patient family members, and bystanders
Document, in writing, all relevant information in prescribed format in light of legal ramifications of such
Converse, in English, with coworkers and hospital staff with regard to the status of the patient

Responsibilities

Provide high quality, compassionate patient care in accordance with NYS collaborative protocols and MLREMS performance care bundles
Check all equipment for readiness
Ensures ambulance is in operable condition
Ensures cleanliness and organization of ambulance and gear
Ensures availability of equipment and supplies
Approach all patients, family members, and bystanders with compassion
Attend regular CMEs throughout the year to maintain a high level of training and proficiency
Conduct themselves with focus on safety for self, patient, teammates, and the public
Adhere to New York State Vehicle and Traffic laws and all Monroe Ambulance Driver policies while operating company owned vehicles
Adhere to Monroe Ambulance personal protection equipment policies
Assist with the safe lifting, carrying and loading of patients into the ambulance
Report any concerns regarding the safety of their assigned vehicle immediately (ex: low oil, low tire pressure, etc)
Show up for all scheduled shifts on time, in full uniform, ready for duty
Complete start of shift duties within 20 minutes of start of shift time, notify the on-duty supervisor if unable to do so
Complete all end of shift duties 100% of the time
Act in strict accordance with Monroe Ambulance’s Code of Conduct to ensure a positive and safe environment
Treat all company owned equipment with respect to ensure it remains in optimal condition for use by coworkers
Represent the company internally and externally in a professional manner, upholding the company’s core values
Encompass the Monroe Ambulance Team Spirit by creating an inclusive teamworking environment by your actions and encounters with your fellow team members, fellow providers and the public for whom we serve.
Promote a culture of teamwork by demonstrating flexibility and readiness to undertake additional tasks as required
Complete and submit vehicle and equipment check sheets at the start of every shift
Complete patient care records based on Monroe Ambulances documentation standards
Both author and signing crew members must review the chart for accuracy
Complete patient care records prior to punching out at the end of the shift, in compliance with Monroe Ambulance standards
Complete all incident reports, CPS reports, and vehicle problem reports prior to punching out at the end of the shift
Acknowledge and respond to QA flags in a timely and professional manner