Per Diem Paramedic - NYU Langone Long Island

NYU Langone Health • Mineola, NY

14h • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center offering sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. It serves as a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, providing a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values, aiming to create an environment where talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. The Per Diem Paramedic is responsible for performing high-quality pre-hospital emergency medical care at the advanced life support level, safely transporting the sick and injured through the Nassau County System according to regional and state protocols. The role requires the ability to perform clinically appropriate patient assessments, accurately document patient medical history, and appropriately document on e-PCR.

Requirements

• High School or GED.
• Completion of NYS DOH BEMS Approved Paramedic Program.
• Completion of CEVO IV or EVOC Course.
• Current and Valid NYS Driver License.
• NYS DOH BEMS Paramedic Certification.
• Nassau County REMAC Certification.
• Weapons of Mass Destruction Certificate.
• HAZMAT Awareness Certificate.
• Required to obtain Nassau Regional EMS MAC Certification within 10 days of hire.
• 6 Months Ambulance experience as a Paramedic.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• FEMA I.S. 100, 200, 700, 800.
• 6 Months 911 ALS experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform clinically appropriate patient assessments and appropriately treat the patient in accordance with NYS DOH BEMS and Nassau County Guidelines.
• Safely transport patient to the most appropriate hospital and properly transfer care to the hospital staff (i.e. communicating patient's condition and any treatment rendered).
• Accurately complete Electronic Pre-hospital Call Report (e-PCR) including but not limited to, insurance information and all appropriate signatures in accordance with NYU Langone Hospitals EMS Policies for every patient contact.
• Accurately complete e-PCR for every call dispatched to whether patient contact was made or not.
• Accurately complete NYS DOH BEMS Check Out Sheet and document any deficiencies with corrective actions if any taken, in accordance with NYS DOH BEMS Part 800.
• Accurately complete the Unit Activity Log in accordance to NYU Langone Hospitals EMS Policies and Procedures and submit all forms at the end of tour.
• Ensure Out of service time is minimized and documented on Unit Activity Log with appropriate notifications made.
• Comply with uniform policy, maintain a neat, clean, professional appearance and wear appropriate identification, visible at all times, wear uniform with all appropriate personal equipment and spare uniform in accordance with NYU Langone Hospitals EMS and NYU Winthrop Hospital Policy and Procedures.
• Report to work on time, clock in and out in accordance with NYU Winthrop Hospital Policy and Procedures.
• Comply with Controlled Substance Policies and Procedures in accordance with NYS Department of Health Part 80 Guidelines.
• Be familiar with and comply with policies of Nassau County REMSCO, which was supplied to employee and comply with NYS DOH BEMS Regulations.
• Notify Nassau County Medcom at the beginning of the shift and log on in a timely fashion.
• Constantly monitor the radio for assignments.
• Answer the radio promptly when assignment is dispatched and promptly communicate changes in signal status to Medcom.
• Maintain professional radio decorum and comply with local guidelines for radio protocol.
• Adhere to Regional, NYS DOH BEMS and NYU Langone Hospitals EMS Policies and Procedures when operating emergency vehicles.
• Thoroughly check vehicle and equipment at the beginning of each shift, replenish supplies where needed and ensure the vehicle is clean and sanitary.
• Thoroughly clean and maintain the vehicle and all equipment dispatched to the unit and on the vehicle.
• Ensure the vehicle is restocked and fueled at all times in accordance to NYS DOH BEMS Part 800 Compliance.
• Ensure high-quality patient care is conducted at all times, on-scene and en-route to the hospital.
• Work well with partners, other providers at the scene and all employees of the hospitals to ensure the highest quality of care is provided.
• Cooperate and maintain professional relationship with others in facilitating the delivery of care to patients.
• Cooperate and work well with supervision, and others to achieve the goals of the department.
• Demonstrate awareness of and remain compassionate, respectful and professional towards co-workers, patients, families, cultural background and differences.
• Assess the patients ability to communicate with the crew and assist in the provision of an interpreter if needed.
• Participate in Department, Hospital and Regional Quality Improvement Programs.
• Attend Department Meetings and Training Sessions.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program (physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED