What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic position at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center?
Paramedics are responsible for the Basic and Advanced Life Support care of their patients, documentation,
scene safety, and the safe transportation of all concerned. They must inspect their vehicle and equipment
at the beginning of each tour, secure such equipment and be responsible for it, operate within the
parameters of the NYC REMAC / REMSCO / NYS DOH / NYS DMV VTL / OSHA / and departmental policies /
protocols / laws / and regulations.
Essential Functions, * Must maintain current EMT-Paramedic and REMAC certifications; Maintain a current valid DMV
Competencies, and driver's license. HS or GED or higher education.
Professional *
Requirements * Must be able to read & write in English, and interpret oral, written, and diagnostic form
instructions, and read a map.
* Must be able to lift, carry, and balance 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance);
* Must be able to calculate weight and volume ratios
* Report on time for assigned tours in complete uniform.
* Inspect vehicle, utilizing the WEMS-DOH 800 form, ensuring compliance and required stock
of supplies & equipment, and noting any needs of vehicle or vehicle damage. Must also
secure all equipment issued, and ensure it to be operational.
* Remain in constant communication with Dispatcher, reporting dispositions and locations
according to protocol in a timely and accurate manner.
* Must respond to assigned calls in a timely, safe, and expeditious manner, adhering to NYS
DMV Vehicle Traffic Laws and WEMS policy, without sacrificing safety for crew and others.
* Provide for scene safety, safety to crew, and report to Dispatcher an on scene report if
necessary or request for additional resources as needed.
* Gain access to patient(s), search for all patient(s) at a scene, and triage as needed.
* Provide Basic and Advanced Life Support measures within their scope of practice, and within
NYC REMAC Protocols.
* Decide the most appropriate facility for transportation and care, secure the patient(s) in the
Ambulance, and provide everyone with safe transportation to the receiving facility.
* Complete all required documentation, and relay patient information to receiving facility
designated and authorized agent.
* Restock, clean, and render the vehicle operational to be ready for the next patient, in a
timely manner.
* Attend CME, Department meetings, Department in-services, orientations, and updates.
* Treat all patients, family members, staff, and other responding agencies with respect,
privacy of information, and courtesy, with a professional demeanor.
* Assist WHMC staff when unit is off service, as needed, within the scope of their practice,
and under the direction of the Medical Director or his/her designee.
* Comply with NYS DOH, NYS DMV VTL, OSHA, REMAC, REMSCO, Hospital and Departmental
policies, rules, regulations, protocols, and laws.
* Maintain vehicle and crew quarters clean and sanitary
* Make recommendations to Supervisor for improvements, changes, forms, etc. to make
department work more efficiently.
* Perform other related duties as assigned or requested by Supervisory personnel.
The candidate will be required to respond to NYC 911 and provide top quality patient care to the advanced level of certification. Possess a valid NYS driver's license with no more than 2 points, have a working knowledge and proficiency of 10 codes, NYS and NYC ALS REMAC protocols along with valid certifications for NYS Paramedic, NYC Paramedic and AHA BLS/ACLS/PALS. Exhibit competence with all equipment at the BLS and ALS levels to fulfill daily job related duties and responsibilities.
