Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) starting July 27

Job Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have an active NY State EMT-B card - NREMT card is not accepted alone
• EMTs hired as drivers must be at least 20 years old with 1 years driving experience in New York City
• Must have a valid New York State D Class driver’s license with no more than 6 points or 2 major moving violations
• Must be physically fit to lift 125 lbs. in accordance with the NYS DOH and pass a lifting assessment
• Must be able to get 19A physical clearance and negative PPD test (vouchers provided)
• Must be able to pass a 10 panel drug screening
• Must be able to commit to at least two 8-hour shifts per week that are the same days every week (steady shifts)
• Weekly Payday with a .50 cent raise after 90 days for drivers, and 5% standard annual raises for all EMTs
• Paid Training
• Paid sick time and PTO up to 56 hours per calendar year, unpaid 32 hours issued at hiring
• Free uniforms
• 8 Hours Pay for full-time staff normally scheduled or working on Christmas, Thanksgiving, Labor Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, and New Year's Day, and 4 for part-time after 90 days
• Up to $4000 back for Paramedic school
• Overtime opportunities
• Large volume of emergency calls
• 8/10/12 hour shifts with 2 hour mandate period with or without notice
• Potential to transition to 911 with One Brooklyn Health at Interfaith Medical Center after ~6 mo. employment

Job Attributes

Flexible Scheduling
Health Insurance (does not include dental or vision at this time)
Union Shop - Benefits/policies subject to change with new 1199 SEIU contract, pending
Paid vacation after first year of employment - increases at three, six and ten years of employment
CME Refresher Program / Voucher
Paid sick time and PTO up to 56 hours per calendar year, unpaid 32 hours issued at hiring
Free Emergency Vehicle Operator certification and 19a DOT medical certification
40 hours Paid vacation after first year of employment - increases at three, six and ten years of employment