Emergency Medicine, Paramedic

We’re Maimonides Health, Brooklyn’s largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system’s 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation’s largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clincal progams rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.
Maimonides is currently seeking an experienced Paramedic to render basic and emergency life support to patients in the pre-hospital and inter-hospital setting.

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. 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:
Minimum High School Diploma
NYS Advanced Emergency Technician 4 Certification
Good interpersonal & verbal/written English communication skills
NYS-DOH Paramedic Certification
NYC REMAC Paramedic Certification
Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.
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