Transport patients while providing first aid or life support en route to healthcare facilities. Trained in providing oral and intravenous medication, EKG monitoring and tracheotomies.

Qualifications

• Completion of NYS Department of Health approved Paramedic Program required
• 6 months ambulance experience as a Paramedic
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and provide ALS assessment of patient condition and treat in accordance with NYS DOH
• Current NYS DOH Paramedic Certification
• Current NYC REMSCO/REMAC Paramedic Certification
• Class D Driver's License (with safe driving record)
• Valid NYS Driver's License
• High School Diploma or GED/TASC required
• Weapons of Mass Destruction Certificate (WMD) preferred
• Haz-Mat Awareness Certificate preferred
• CEVO, FEMA or EVOC Certificate preferred

Schedule

• All positions are in hospitals and nursing homes. These facilities are open 24 hours/7 days each week.
• General shift availability:
  • Days (7a-3p or 8a-4p)
  • Evenings (3p-11p or 4p-12a)
  • Nights (11p-7a or 12a-8a)
• Every other weekend is usually required for all positions.

COVID-19 vaccination is required.

Most positions include a comprehensive Union benefits package and competitive salaries.