Paramedic - 1199SEIU Employment Center
New York, NY 10018
About the Job
Overview:
Transport patients while providing first aid or life support en route to healthcare facilities. Trained in providing oral and intravenous medication, EKG monitoring and tracheotomies.
Qualifications:
Qualifications
- Completion of NYS Department of Health approved Paramedic Program required
- 6 months ambulance experience as a Paramedic
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and provide ALS assessment of patient condition and treat in accordance with NYS DOH
- Current NYS DOH Paramedic Certification
- Current NYC REMSCO/REMAC Paramedic Certification
- Class D Driver's License (with safe driving record)
- Valid NYS Driver's License
- High School Diploma or GED/TASC required
- Weapons of Mass Destruction Certificate (WMD) preferred
- Haz-Mat Awareness Certificate preferred
- CEVO, FEMA or EVOC Certificate preferred
Schedule
- All positions are in hospitals and nursing homes. These facilities are open 24 hours/7 days each week.
- General shift availability:
- Days (7a-3p or 8a-4p)
- Evenings (3p-11p or 4p-12a)
- Nights (11p-7a or 12a-8a)
- Every other weekend is usually required for all positions.
COVID-19 vaccination is required.
Most positions include a comprehensive Union benefits package and competitive salaries.
Source : 1199SEIU Employment Center