Paramedic - Ambulance Service - Part Time/Nights

Mount Sinai; United States; On-site; USD 61,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Paramedic to respond to emergency calls, provide on-scene and ED transport care, and document treatment and outcomes. You will perform field assessments, administer protocol-based treatments, manage prehospital triage, and coordinate with EMS and hospital teams.

The role requires a four-year high school diploma and EMT-Paramedic training; compensation is hourly, with a range of $44.44–$51.10 per hour, reflecting experience and operational needs.

Qualifications

• Four year high school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of EMT Paramedic training and ongoing protocol update programs.

Responsibilities

• Takes histories and performs physical exams in the field.
• Initiates indicated treatment per policies and medical orders.
• Supervises on-scene personnel and acts as triage officer in mass casualty incidents.
• Accompanies patient to ED and monitors during transport.
• Writes comprehensive scene reports and maintains logs.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Triage

On-scene patient care

Communication with team

Education

High school diploma

EMT Paramedic training

Protocol updates training

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

1. Takes histories and performs physical exams as indicated on patients in the field
2. Initiates indicated treatment modalities according to written policies and medical control physician orders
3. Supervises all persons on the scene involved with patient care within the scope of protocol
4. Becomes the triage officer at mass casualty incidents until relieved by superiors
5. Accompanies the patient to the ED and monitors and treats the patient during transportation
6. Transports the patient to the appropriate emergency department and reports orally to the nurse and/or physician
7. 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
8. Maintains ambulance logs and submits detailed incident, accident, occurrence reports and statements when required
9. Operates the vehicle in a safe manner at all times
10. 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
11. Reports any obvious mechanical malfunctions or deficiencies to the supervisor immediately verbally and/or in writing
12. Communicates with patients family and friends at the scene
13. Communicates with other health team members in the community and at the hospital
14. Assists with triage and other prehospital duties
15. Performs EKGs in the ED as well as on the ambulance
16. Perform paramedic level skills in the ED with the exception of drug administration
17. Paramedics are responsible for IV drip maintenance for those medications noted in their protocols
18. Charts findings of physical exam, history, and treatments rendered on the ED chart
19. Performs heavy and awkward lofting of patients in difficult areas and terrain

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

Compensation Statement

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 $44.44 - $51.10 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.