Advanced Life Support Paramedic — Field Emergency Care

Northwell Health; Syosset (NY); In loco; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

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Northwell Health in Syosset, NY is seeking a certified EMT-Paramedic to provide out-of-hospital emergency medical care and transport.

You will respond to assignments, assess patients, administer ALS care, coordinate with dispatch and hospital staff, document findings, ensure equipment readiness, and maintain certifications through training.

Requires NYS EMT-Paramedic and REMAC certifications, a high school diploma, a NYS driver’s license, and 1–3 years of relevant field experience.

Competenze

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Driver’s license valid in New York State (Current and without violations).
• Current NYS DOH EMT-Paramedic certification.
• Current New York City REMAC Paramedic certification.
• Must meet the criteria for NYS DOH Functional Description for qualifications, competencies, and tasks (EMT-Paramedic).
• 1–3 years of relevant experience.

Mansioni

• Responds to assignments as directed and updates unit status as required.
• Assesses the patient’s nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures per NYS DOH guidelines.
• Administers first aid or Advanced Life Support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
• Coordinates or interacts with partners, patients, public safety personnel, colleagues, and hospital staff to facilitate care delivery.
• Communicates with dispatchers, medical control, or treatment center personnel to provide information about situation or to receive instructions.
• Writes a comprehensive report documenting scene, exam, orders, treatments and response.
• Completes vehicle equipment checks and manifests at start of tour; ensures competent operation of all equipment.
• Ensures ambulance complies with 10 NYCRR 800 and departmental policies.
• Safeguards and maintains Department equipment and property.
• Operates Department vehicles per NYS laws and policies.
• Attends training classes to maintain certification and knowledge.
• Performs medical histories and physical exams as indicated.
• Performs related duties as required.

Formazione

High School degree or equivalent

Strumenti

NYS DOH EMT-Paramedic certification

NYC REMAC Paramedic certification

NYS DOH Functional Description compliance (EMT-Paramedic)

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Job Description

Paramedics provide out of hospital emergency medical care and transportation by ambulance for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical services (EMS) system. Paramedics use Advanced Life Support knowledge and skills necessary to stabilize and safely transport patients ranging from non-emergency and routine medical transports to life threatening emergencies.

Job Responsibility

1.Responds to assignments as directed and updates unit status as required.
2.Assesses the patient’s nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures in accordance with New York State Department of Health Guidelines.
3.Administers first aid treatment or Advanced Life Support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
4.Coordinates or interacts professionally with partners, patients, public safety personnel, colleagues, and hospital emergency staff to facilitate care delivery.
5.Communicates with dispatchers, medical control, or treatment center personnel to provide information about situation, to arrange reception of patients, or to receive instructions for further treatment.
6.Writes a comprehensive report documenting the situation at the scene, physical exam, orders received, treatments rendered, response to these treatments, and other information deemed pertinent.
7.Completes check of vehicle equipment and systems, and completes manifest at start of tour. Responsible for competent operation of all equipment and systems. Reports and relays needed repairs to supervisor.
8.Ensures the ambulance complies with 10 NYCRR 800 and Departmental policies.
9.Safeguards and maintains Department equipment and property.
10.Operates Department vehicles in accordance with New York State Vehicle and Traffic Laws and Department policies.
11.Attends training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.
12.Performing medical histories and physical exams as indicated on patients in the field.
13.Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

•High School degree or equivalent, required.
•Driver’s license valid in New York State. (Current and without violations)
•Current NYS DOH EMT-Paramedic certification.
•Current New York City REMAC Paramedic certification.
•Must meet the criteria for NYS DOH Functional Description for qualifications, competencies, and tasks (EMT-Paramedic).
•1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).