Advanced Life Support Paramedic — Field Emergency Care

Northwell Health; Syosset (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Tools

NYS DOH EMT-Paramedic certification

NYC REMAC Paramedic certification

NYS DOH Functional Description compliance (EMT-Paramedic)

Job description

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.