Paramedic

Monroe Ambulance•City of Rochester, NY

35d•$30

About The Position

About Monroe Ambulance For over 50 years, Monroe Ambulance has served our community with Quality, Compassion, and Integrity—values that define not only how we care for our patients, but also how we care for our people. As a second-generation, family-led organization, we are deeply committed to being an employer of choice, fostering an environment where every employee feels known, valued, and supported to do their best work. The Opportunity We are seeking newly certified and experienced paramedics to join our growing team. About the Opportunity Full-time openings: starting rate is $30.00 per hour Overnight schedule provides a $3.00 stipend on top of the pay rates listed above. Must have Paramedic certification Company Purpose Monroe Ambulances purpose is to positively impact healthcare outcomes for our community through education and innovation by skilled and empowered employees. Position Overview Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT-P, Paramedic) 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. Outlined below are key categories with responsibilities EMT-P’s are accountable for to fulfill the company purpose. Patient Care 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 Safety 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) Team 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 Documentation 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

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