Weekend Paramedic

Mohawk Ambulance•Albany, NY

1d•$30 - $35

About The Position

Employees in this role represent Mohawk Ambulance Service in a variety of situations and work independently under general or administrative supervision, using customary methods and procedures to determine appropriate actions. During each shift, the Paramedic performs general job duties, models expected employee conduct, and monitors for emerging issues that could affect operations or employee safety. The role requires knowledge of company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations. The Paramedic responds to dispatched calls, may drive an ambulance to emergency scenes, assesses scene safety and patient condition, provides care, monitors the patient, and communicates with dispatch and other providers as needed. The role also includes documenting observations and care, assisting with patient movement and loading, and inspecting and accounting for the vehicle, equipment, and supplies. Operational issues and complaints must be relayed promptly to the Shift Leader. This position is located in the Capital Region, including Albany, Schenectady, Cohoes, and Saratoga Springs. Weekend shifts begin any time after 4:00 PM Friday and end by 7:00 AM Monday. Starting pay is $30–$35 per hour, including a $2 weekend differential; the rate at hire is based on prior EMS, Paramedic, and SCT/CC experience. A retention bonus of up to $5,000 is offered, with the exact amount dependent on hours worked and paid quarterly over two years, subject to other terms and conditions.

Requirements

Currently hold and maintain New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services AEMT-Paramedic certification.
Have general knowledge of company operational policies.
Have flexible availability for nights and weekends.
Hold and maintain a Class D New York State driver's license or higher, or an analogous equivalent from another jurisdiction, without a record of suspension or revocation in any state.
Be deemed insurable to operate an emergency vehicle.
Be at least 18 years old before the last day of the month in which scheduled to take the written certification exam.
Communicate effectively using telephone and radio equipment.
Lift, carry, and balance up to 125 pounds, or 250 pounds with assistance.
Interpret oral, written, and diagnostic-form instructions.
Interview patients, patients' family members, and bystanders.
Maintain sustained patient contact for considerable periods.
Participate in long-distance transports.
Document relevant information in writing using the prescribed format, with awareness of legal ramifications.
Work with other providers to make appropriate patient-care decisions.
Be capable of using EMT-B and AEMT intermediate skills and equipment.
Perform under ACLS and BTLS standards.
Be knowledgeable and competent in using a cardiac monitor/defibrillator and intravenous drugs and fluids.

Responsibilities

Arrive punctually and fit for work, without impairment or issues related to inadequate rest, illness, or injury.
Use EMT-B and AEMT intermediate skills and equipment.
Perform under Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) standards.
Use a cardiac monitor/defibrillator and intravenous drugs and fluids competently.
Respond to dispatched calls and, when needed, drive the ambulance to the emergency site using the most expeditious route permitted by weather and road conditions.
Assess scene safety, gain access to the patient, and assess the extent of injury or illness.
Contact dispatch to request additional assistance or services as necessary.
Assess and monitor vital signs and the patient's general appearance for changes.
Assist with lifting, carrying, and properly loading patients into the ambulance.
Report verbally and in writing observations of the patient's emergency and the care provided.
Account for and inspect the vehicle, equipment, and supplies, and resolve issues within their capability.
Relay operational issues involving the crew, vehicle, equipment, or supplies to the Shift Leader.
Receive complaints from other agencies, facility staff, patients, families, or others affected by EMS operations and immediately notify the on-duty Shift Leader.
Perform other related work as required in support of the company's mission and objectives.