Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) starting November 17!

Assist Ambulance is looking for Emergency Medical Technicians certified in New York State to join us full-time and part-time at our Brooklyn base! Assist is a New York City EMS agency offering a full range of BLS and ALS emergency medical and transportation services throughout the five boroughs. Assist has a proud 30 year history of providing emergency medical services to the diverse and vibrant communities of NYC. Assist Ambulance offers Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support via emergency and non-emergency ambulance transports for various hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, doctor's offices, and community-based organizations. Emergency Medical Technicians are required to follow guidelines from the Department of Health - Bureau of EMS and Trauma Systems, and Regional Emergency Medical Services Council of NYC protocols for Basic Life Support.

Job Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have an active NY State EMT 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 drivers license with no more than 6 points or 2 major moving violations
  • DJ licenses are not accepted
• 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 including THC/cannabis (We have a strict no tolerance policy)
• Must be able to commit to at least two 8-hour shifts per week that are the same days every week (steady shifts)
  • Per diem is not available at this time, only part time or full time steady scheduling
• Must be good with people and able to act responsibly under extreme duress
• Applicants' criminal history will be considered consistent with the requirements of the New York City Fair Chance Act
• Must be able to attend three days of in-person pre-hire training to move forward to employment from Sept 8-10 with driving assessments on a separate date

Job Attributes:

• Weekly Payday with 5% annual raises
• Paid Training
• Flexible Scheduling
• Union Shop - Benefits/policies subject to change with new 1199 SEIU contract, pending
  
• Paid sick time and PTO
• Free uniforms
• 8 Hours Pay for staff normally scheduled or working on Christmas, Thanksgiving, Labor Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, and New Year's Day
  
• Free Emergency Vehicle Operator certification and 19a medical certification
  
• Annuity plan after first year of employment for full timers - monthly contribution increases at three years of employment
• Paid vacation after first year of employment - increases at three, six and ten years of employment
  
• CME Refresher Program / Voucher
• Up to $4000 back for Paramedic school
• Overtime opportunities
• Large volume of emergency calls
• Potential to transition to 911 with One Brooklyn Health at Interfaith Medical Center after ~6 mo. employment