Paramedic - Ambulance Service - Full Time/Evenings

Mount Sinai Morningside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Morningside in New York, NY seeks a skilled Paramedic to respond to emergency calls, perform field assessments, initiate treatment per policy, and transport patients to the ED while coordinating with hospital staff.

The ideal candidate has EMT-Paramedic certification, a four-year diploma or equivalent, and demonstrates strong on-scene leadership, documentation, and teamwork in high-pressure environments.

Qualifications

• Four year high school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of training program as and Emergency Medical Technician, EMT Paramedic, and other protocol update programs as currently required.

Responsibilities

• Takes histories and performs physical exams as indicated on patients in the field.
• Initiates indicated treatment modalities according to written policies and medical control physician orders.
• Supervises all persons on the scene involved with patient care within the scope of protocol.
• Becomes the triage officer at mass casualty incidents until relieved by superiors.
• Accompanies the patient to the ED and monitors and treats the patient during transportation.
• Transports the patient to the appropriate emergency department and reports orally to the nurse and/or physician.
• 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.
• Maintains ambulance logs and submits detailed incident, accident, occurrence reports and statements when required.
• Operates the vehicle in a safe manner at all times.
• Maintains ambulances and other emergency vehicles and equipment in efficient working order, makes minor repairs and replacements when necessary, and cleans and restocks the equipment and vehicles.
• Reports any obvious mechanical malfunctions or deficiencies to the supervisor immediately verbally and/or in writing.
• Communicates with patients family and friends at the scene.
• Communicates with other health team members in the community and at the hospital.
• Assists with triage and other prehospital duties.
• Performs EKGs in the ED as well as on the ambulance.
• Performs paramedic level skills in the ED with the exception of drug administration.
• Paramedics are responsible for IV drip maintenance for those medications noted in their protocols.
• Charts findings of physical exam, history, and treatments rendered on the ED chart.
• Performs heavy and awkward lofting of patients in difficult areas and terrain.

Skills

On-scene patient care

Emergency response

EMT Paramedic procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMT Paramedic certification

Job description

Description

Job Description The Paramedic receives emergency calls from dispatcher and promptly, safely responds to assignments. Ensures the safety of the patient and other personnel at all times

Responsibilities

• Takes histories and performs physical exams as indicated on patients in the field
• Initiates indicated treatment modalities according to written policies and medical control physician orders
• Supervises all persons on the scene involved with patient care within the scope of protocol
• Becomes the triage officer at mass casualty incidents until relieved by superiors
• Accompanies the patient to the ED and monitors and treats the patient during transportation
• Transports the patient to the appropriate emergency department and reports orally to the nurse and/or physician
• 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
• Maintains ambulance logs and submits detailed incident, accident, occurrence reports and statements when required
• Operates the vehicle in a safe manner at all times
• Maintains ambulances and other emergency vehicles and equipment in efficient working order, makes minor repairs and replacements when necessary, and cleans and restocks the equipment and vehicles
• Reports any obvious mechanical malfunctions or deficiencies to the supervisor immediately verbally and/or in writing
• Communicates with patients family and friends at the scene
• Communicates with other health team members in the community and at the hospital
• Assists with triage and other prehospital duties
• Performs EKGs in the ED as well as on the ambulance
• Performs paramedic level skills in the ED with the exception of drug administration
• Paramedics are responsible for IV drip maintenance for those medications noted in their protocols
• Charts findings of physical exam, history, and treatments rendered on the ED chart
• Performs heavy and awkward lofting of patients in difficult areas and terrain

Qualifications

Four year high school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of training program as and Emergency Medical Technician, EMT Paramedic, and other protocol update programs as currently required.

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSW

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About The Mount Sinai Health System

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report's “Best Children's Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country's best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek's “The World's Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $44.4384 - $51.1031 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.