Paramedic

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a qualified Paramedic to deliver emergency medical care and transportation for patients in critical conditions. The role involves assessment, effective communication, and compliance with relevant medical guidelines and policies. Candidates should hold a valid EMT-Paramedic certification and have experience in the field, ready to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Valid New York State driver's license.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Responds to assignments and assesses patients' conditions.
• Administers first aid and prepares comprehensive reports.
• Ensures compliance with department policies and performs vehicle checks.

Skills

Emergency Medical Care

Patient Assessment

Advanced Life Support

Communication

Education

High School degree or equivalent

NYS DOH EMT-Paramedic certification

Job description

• Locations 15 Burke Lane, Syosset, NY, 11791, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Minimum Salary/Range* 70,470.0000
• Maximum Salary/Range* 116,870.0000
• Shift Days
• Shift Begin Time 12:00 AM
• Shift End Time 12:00 AM
• Schedule Full Time

Job Description

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.
•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).

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Northwell Health reserves the right to amend all terms of employment.