Paramedic - Special Events

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with your fellow EMS professionals and management to assure top tier patient care.
• Be flexible as emergency services operate on a 24-hour clock - your work shift schedule may vary due to the nature of the business.
• Remain up to date with current standards of care, including equipment functions and uses and all certifications, licenses and registrations.
• Conduct yourself in a courteous, helpful, and professional manner when dealing with patients, co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
• Recognize and treat any medical condition with appropriate techniques, equipment, and knowledge of all State and County protocols.
• Provide top tier medical transport to medical facilities by assuming responsibilities for medical care of the patient and carrying out established policies and procedures.
• Operate and drive the ambulance in accordance with safety policies and laws, showing due regard for all applicable State and Regional Regulations (DMV & DOH).
• Maintain rig cleanliness by stocking the rigs and taking ownership of your space.
• Gather patient billing information and appropriate billing signatures.
• Prepare and submit a pre-hospital patient care report.
• Respond promptly to assignments as required by the Dispatch Center.
• Transport patients in accordance with outlined policies and procedures

Qualifications

• NYS Paramedic certification.
• NYC REMAC certification.
• Most recent NYC REMAC ALS Protocol Update BLS, ACLS and PALS or APLS certification with American Heart Association or equivalent.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License, (minimum of 2 years) with an acceptable driving record
• Minimum of one (1) year full time EMT or equivalent experience
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull 125 lbs. or more
• Successfully complete Physical Aptitude Test
• Excellent verbal communication skills