Paramedic

EMS Direct; Ridgewood (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus up to $3,000

Referral Bonus up to $1,500

Overnight/weekend differential $2.00

401K

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ambulnz by DocGo is hiring a Paramedic for full-time (part-time also available) at our Ridgewood, NY operation. You will provide high-quality pre-hospital care, respond to medical emergencies, and transport patients to facilities.

The role offers competitive pay of $35-$37 per hour, with sign-on bonuses up to $3,000, weekend differential, and benefits including 401K and health coverage. Weekend shifts required; NY paramedic license and REMAC certification are required.

Qualifications

• NYS Paramedic license and NYC REMAC certification required.
• Valid NYS driver's license with a clean driving record.
• BLS card from American Heart Association.
• ACLS and PALS certification with American Heart Association or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year full-time EMT or equivalent experience.
• Must be able to lift 125 lbs or more.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work Saturdays or Sundays.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with EMS professionals and management to assure top-tier patient care.
• Be flexible as emergency services operate on a 24-hour clock; shifts may vary.
• Remain up to date with current standards of care, equipment and certifications.
• Conduct yourself in a courteous, helpful, professional manner with patients and staff.
• Recognize and treat medical conditions with appropriate techniques and protocols.
• Provide top-tier medical transport to facilities and document care given.
• Operate and drive the ambulance following safety policies and laws.
• Maintain rig cleanliness and space organization.
• Gather patient billing information and obtain signatures.
• Prepare and submit pre-hospital patient care reports.
• Respond promptly to Dispatch Center assignments.
• Transport patients according to policies; perform additional duties as required.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Lifts 125 lbs

Weekend availability

Education

NYS Paramedic License

NYC REMAC certification

NYS Driver's License (2+ years)

BLS (American Heart Association)

ACLS and PALS certification

Job description

Title: Paramedic

Pay Rate: $35-$37 per hour, based on experience

Location: 16-70 Weirfield Street, Ridgewood New York 11385

Employment Types: Full-Time (part-time also available)

Schedule

• 10 & 12 hours shifts
• 36 - 40 hours a week for Full-Time
• Shifts Monday through Sunday - Weekend availability is required

Benefits

• Sign-on Bonuses for Full-Time new hires of up to $3,000.
• Referral Bonus when recommending a full-time candidate that is hired of up to $1,500.
• $2.00 differential for overnight and weekend shifts.
• 401K, Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (with company contribution), paid time off for full-time employees.

About Ambulnz by DocGo

Ambulnz by DocGo is leading the proactive healthcare revolution with an innovative care delivery platform that includes mobile health services, population health, remote patient monitoring, and ambulance services. DocGo disrupts the traditional four-wall healthcare system by providing high quality, highly affordable care to patients where and when they need it. DocGo's proprietary, AI-powered technology, logistics network, and dedicated field staff of over 5,000 certified health professionals elevate the quality of patient care and drive efficiencies for municipalities, hospital networks, and health insurance providers. With Mobile Health, DocGo empowers the full promise and potential of telehealth by facilitating healthcare treatment, in tandem with a remote physician, in the comfort of a patient's home or workplace. Together with DocGo's integrated Ambulnz medical transport services, DocGo is bridging the gap between physical and virtual care.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with your fellow EMS professionals and management to assure top tier patient care.
• Be flexible as emergency services operate on a 24-hour clock - your work shift schedule may vary due to the nature of the business.
• Remain up to date with current standards of care, including equipment functions and uses and all certifications, licenses and registrations.
• Conduct yourself in a courteous, helpful, and professional manner when dealing with patients, co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
• Recognize and treat any medical condition with appropriate techniques, equipment, and knowledge of all State and County protocols.
• Provide top tier medical transport to medical facilities by assuming responsibilities for medical care of the patient and carrying out established policies and procedures.
• Operate and drive the ambulance in accordance with safety policies and laws, showing due regard for all applicable State and Regional Regulations (DMV & DOH)
• Maintain rig cleanliness by stocking the rigs and taking ownership of your space.
• Gather patient billing information and appropriate billing signatures.
• Prepare and submit a pre-hospital patient care report.
• Respond promptly to assignments as required by the Dispatch Center.
• Transport patients in accordance with outlined policies and procedures
• Must be able to perform the additional duties and meet additional requirements to qualify and remain in the Pilot Program
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• NYS Paramedic License
• NYC REMAC certification
• Valid NYS Driver's License, (minimum of 2 years) with an acceptable driving record
• Valid Healthcare Provider BLS card with American Heart Association
• Valid ACLS and PALS certification with American Heart Association or equivalent
• Minimum of one (1) year full time EMT or equivalent experience
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull 125 lbs. or more
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work Saturdays or Sundays

EEO/AAP Statement

DocGo is an equal opportunity employer. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to crafting and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences. DocGo is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliated Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.