Emergency Response Paramedic

Job Description: Paramedic Overnights and Weekends (Full-time and Part-time) Location: Bronx, NY. Starting pay $32.24 per hour and up based on your years of experience. $5K Sign-On Bonus for FT hires and $2.5K Sign-On Bonus for PT hires (paid over 6 months). Referral Bonus: employees will receive $5k for referring a FT Paramedic or $2.5k for a PT Paramedic (terms and conditions apply). Responsibilities Assess each call situation to determine the best course of action while working with progressive Paramedic protocols. Utilize your Paramedic skills on medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, and intravenous fluids to provide advanced medical care. Communicate with patients and loved ones to provide information and assurance that care is being given. Act as Paramedic team leader and take responsibility for the scene and unit management as needed. Drive the ambulance on 911 responses. Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all allied health and public safety personnel as well as your fellow Paramedics. Other Responsibilities Participate in community programs to maintain AMR image and establish strong community relations. Minimum Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent (GED). State Paramedic License. NYC REMAC. State Driver’s License. BLS, ACLS, PALS, NREMT-Paramedic. Driving record in compliance with company policy. Pass Physical Agility Test. Some work experience, preferably in healthcare. Why Choose AMR? AMR is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at GMR’s Core Behaviors—keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services. *Referral of FT hire: they must work a minimum of 36 hours a week. Referral of a PT hire: they must work 2 shifts per week. Referrer's name must be included at time of application. EEO Statement: Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability. More information about this job: Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options. #J-18808-Ljbffr