Emergency Medical Services / Ambulance Service Department Job Title: Paramedic - Various Shifts ( Part Time, Full Time) Job
Receives emergency calls from dispatcher and promptly, safely responds to assignments. Ensures the safety of the patient and other personnel at all times Roles &
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 patient’s 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 EKG’s 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
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. 1 + years’ experience preferred Responsibilities . Qualifications .
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 $ - $ . 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.
Full time · Day shift