Paramedic/EMT - P

divh2Paramedic Position at InstaCare EMS/h2pInstaCare EMS is seeking new and experienced Paramedics to work from our Brooklyn Base located in Coney Island./ppWhy Work With InstaCare EMS:/pulli$1000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time Employees/liliFlexible Schedules/liliWeekly Paychecks/liliPaid Time Off/liliProfessional Work Environment/liliFriendly, Dedicated Coworkers/li/ulpEMT-Paramedics must possess current:/pulliNew York State Certified EMT Paramedic Card/liliREMSCO/REMAC Paramedic Certification/liliNew York State drivers license (if required)/liliAny and all other requirements for the position as determined by the New York State Department of Health or other regulating agency or statute./li/ulpThe crew member who acts as the patient care attendant is responsible for all aspects of patient care, beginning with preparation of the patient compartment of the ambulance at the start of the shift./ppThe duties of the crew include but are not limited to:/ppArrival for tour of duty :/ppThe crew must arrive on time, in proper uniform, neat and clean and in possession of a New York State Emergency Medical Technician Certificate. Personal patient care equipment when present, must be in good working order and clean. Persons who do not meet these criteria will not be allowed to start work./ppPrior to departing the garage ? the crew must :/pulliPerform a visual inspection of the patient compartment, inside and out, for cleanliness and damage./liliEnsure access to and egress from the patient compartment via the rear and side doors./liliClean the patient compartment and equipment as necessary/liliComplete the inventory check sheet (Part 800 list)./liliReplace damaged or missing items./liliPresent the signed, dated check?out sheet to the supervisor./li/ulpThe crew is responsible to ensure that the ambulance is at all times in compliance with Sections 800.22, 800.23 and 800.24 of the New York State Department of Health regulations and applicable OSHA regulations. All patient care equipment must be clean and sanitary (except when sterile is required) and all equipment must function properly. Failure to carry out this responsibility will result in disciplinary action./ppDuring the tour of duty ? the attendant must :/pulliRespond to all calls as directed by the dispatcher./liliTreat all patients in accordance with New York State Basic Life Support Protocols and applicable regional and local ALS protocols./liliSecure pertinent information and records from the discharge clerk or RN at the transferring facility./liliIntroduce themselves to the patient and call the patient by proper name e.g., Mrs. or Mr./liliTell the patient what is happening and where the patient is going./liliTransport all patients on the stretcher./liliCarry all patients to and from the ambulance ? none are to walk./liliCarefully monitor all patients during transport./liliRecord changes in patients condition during transport./liliAlter patient care in accordance with changes in the patients condition./liliTake all patients to their assigned room at a medical facility or to their apartment on discharge./liliPatients are never to be left at the door./liliProperly complete the patient care record./liliProperly complete all company paperwork and obtain all necessary signatures for billing purposes./liliReport with the patient and records to the appropriate person at the receiving facility./liliMaintain professional demeanor and courteous interaction with all medical facility staff./liliReplace equipment in the ambulance as necessary to maintain compliance with State regulations and policy./liliReturn the patient compartment to a condition of readiness for the next call./liliNotify dispatch of any change in patients destination./li/ulpQuality patient care is the primary goal of our company. All PCRs are subject to retrospective review by our Quality Assurance manager. Deficiencies in recording or in patient care will be promptly addressed in accordance with our current company Quality Assurance policy./ppState Inspections :/ppAmbulances are subject to inspection by representatives of the State EMS office without advance notice. Inspectors will show proper identification and conduct inspections on the spot./ppIn the event of an inspection, the crew must notify the dispatcher immediately, then cooperate fully with the inspector. As requested by the inspector, the crew will present or demonstrate any or all equipment on the ambulance./ppAt the completion of the inspection, the inspector will present the crew with a copy of the inspection sheet that will be turned over to the supervisor at the end of the shift. The crew will promptly notify the dispatcher of the results of the inspection./ppIn the event a violation notice is issued, the crew must contact a supervisor prior to accepting another patient. The supervisor will decide the course of action./ppOur policies and procedures are geared toward strict compliance with the New York State Department of Health regulations. In the event a violation results from an administrative shortcoming, management will accept responsibility and promptly correct the procedure. In the event a violation results from failure on the part of the attendant, disciplinary action will be taken./ppEnd of tour :/ppThe crew must return the ambulance to the garage, secure the ambulance and equipment as required, replace all supplies used during the tour and then report to the supervisor. All paperwork as well as a report of any problems encountered during the tour will be reported to the supervisor./ppThe foregoing delineates primary responsibilities but is not intended to eliminate creative effort on the part of our employees. Management encourages constructive criticism and recommendations for modification of policies that will result in improving our work environment and service to our patients and clients./ppAdditional Responsibilities:/pulliCompletes required in service training./liliMaintains state and local certification./liliInventories and services ALS supplies and drugs in accordance with applicable local, state and federal regulations./liliEnsures that the assigned ambulance is equipped in accordance with applicable regulations./liliPerforms ALS patient care in accordance with regional and state protocols./liliRecords patient care on proper forms./li/ulpNotice: EMS agencies in NYS are required by law (Executive Law Section 837-s) to check applicants (who may be involved in the care or transportation of patients) personally identifying information against the Sex Offender Registry and make a determination of eligibility to become a member/employee pursuant to Correction Law Article 23-A/ppInstaCare EMS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. InstaCare EMS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need./p/div