Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care utilizing thorough knowledge and appropriate administration of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Education for Pre-Hospital Professionals (PEEP) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Assess and treat with appropriate techniques (resources and equipment), any medical or trauma situation while maintaining the highest standard of patient care and professionalism.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care within the scope of established treatment protocols and the current standard of care.
• Completes ALL required Empress and NYS paperwork.
• Maintains all patient care equipment, vehicles, supplies, daily logs and patient care record as directed by the company.
• Operates Empress Vehicles and equipment as required, according to company policy.
• Maintains a safe and orderly work environment and promotes safe work practices for all employees.
• Reports to work on time and understands that due to the nature of EMS, the EMT’s assigned shift may exceed the assigned time for the end of the shift. Mandatory overtime may be assigned.
• Work schedules encompass a variety of shifts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current New York State Certification (EMT-P) and current AHA, (CPR, PALS, ACLS) Certification.
• A valid Driver’s License- Driving record must meet company requirements.
• Satisfactorily completes all aspects of the pre-employment process administered by and /or for Empress Ambulance Service, LLC. inclusive of drug screening/background check and physical agility test (CPAT).
• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• National Registry Certification as a Paramedic.
• Westchester REMAC Certification.
• Hudson Valley REMAC Certification.
• (If working in the Montefiore Division). NYC REMAC Certification.