Paramedic

Paramedic Position

Maimonides is currently seeking an experienced Paramedic to render basic and emergency life support to patients in the pre-hospital and inter-hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Handle treatment and patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

• Treat patients in accordance with New York City and State Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) guidelines. Documents and is held accountable for, all medical treatment personally rendered to patients. Demonstrates a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail; prepares reports and statistics completely and accurately.

• Inspect assigned ambulance daily to account for all medical equipment and ensure it is in proper working condition and all mechanical components are operating properly.

• Operate ambulance in a safe, courteous manner while obeying all traffic laws.

• Maintain interior and exterior cleanliness of vehicle and equipment.

• Work in conjunction with Ambulance/ED operations during EMS disasters.

• Operate an on-board computer system and telemetry unit.

• Inspect, monitor and document medication of patients in accordance with NYC and State Emergency Medical Service (EMS) and MMC Pharmacy guidelines.

• Utilize transport Isolette, intra-aortic balloon pump, ventilators, medication administration pumps, and invasive monitoring equipment during inter-facility transports.

• Perform the following invasive medical procedures based on clinical judgement:

• Peripheral intravenous insertion; central intravenous insertion; administration of medications via intravenous route, subcutaneous or intramuscular injection; endotracheal intubation; esophageal intubation; insertion of nasogastric/orogastric tube; defibrillation; synchronized cardioversion; administration of inhaled and sublingual medications; needle cricothyrodotomy; needle decompression of the thorax; intraosseous cannulation; obtaining and interpretation of cardiac rhythm.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma
• NYS Advanced Emergency Technician 4 Certification
• NYC MAC certification
• NYS Driver's license
• Minimum 1 year EMS experience.
• Good interpersonal & verbal/written English communication skills
• NYS-DOH Paramedic Certification
• NYC REMAC Paramedic Certification
• ACLS
• BCLS
• PALS
• 911 experience preferred.

Pay Range

USD $35.84 - USD $43.82 /Hr.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.