Paramedic FT - Hudson Valley Region

Northwell; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell is seeking a Paramedic to provide out-of-hospital emergency medical care and ambulance transport in New York. You will apply Advanced Life Support techniques to stabilize and transport patients across a range of needs, from routine to life-threatening emergencies.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, treatment administration, documentation, and coordination with EMS partners and hospital staff.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent is required.
• Valid New York State driver's license (no violations).
• Current NYS DOH EMT-Paramedic certification.
• Meets NYS DOH Functional Description for qualifications, competencies, and tasks.
• Current NYC REMAC Paramedic preferred.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to assignments and update unit status.
• Assess patient illness/injury and prioritize procedures per NYS guidelines.
• Administer Advanced Life Support care in prehospital settings.
• Coordinate with partners and hospital staff to facilitate care delivery.
• Communicate with dispatchers and hospital personnel for further instructions.
• Document the scene and treatment details in comprehensive reports.
• Perform vehicle and equipment checks and maintain readiness.
• Ensure ambulance compliance with 10 NYCRR 800 and department policies.
• Operate department vehicles per NYS laws.
• Attend training to maintain licensure and stay updated.
• Perform medical histories and physical exams as indicated.

Skills

Emergency medical care

Patient assessment

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

NYS EMT-Paramedic certification

Tools

NY DOH Guidelines

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).
• Current New York City REMAC Paramedic, preferred.
• 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).