Albany, NY, 12260, USA
1 day ago
Paramedic
Job Description Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Assign and essential functions. • Arrive punctually, fit, and ready for work void of issues related to inadequate rest, current illness, injury, or impairment by any medication or other substance. • Must be capable of utilizing all EMT-B and AEMT intermediate skills and equipment. • Must be able to perform under Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) standards. • Must be knowledgeable and competent in the use of a cardiac monitor/defibrillator and intravenous drugs and fluids. • Responds to calls when dispatched and may drive ambulance to emergency site using most expeditious route permitted by weather and road conditions. • Assesses the safety of the scene, gains access to the patient, assesses extent of injury or illness. • Communicates with dispatcher requesting additional assistance or services as necessary. • Assesses and monitors vital signs and general appearance of patient for change. • Assists with lifting, carrying, and properly loading patient into the ambulance. • Reports verbally and in writing observations of the patient’s emergency and care provided. • Account for and inspect vehicle, equipment, and supplies. Resolve any vehicle, equipment, and supplies issues, within their capability. Representative Duties In addition to the essential functions of the role, the following are provided as representative duties performed by the Medical Technician. • Relay operational issues regarding their crew, vehicle, equipment, and supplies to the Shift Leader. • Receive complaints from other agencies, facility staff, patients, families, and others affected by the company’s EMS operations, and immediately notify the on-duty Shift Leader. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements Qualifications • Must have and maintain NYS AEMT-P certification. • General knowledge of company operational policies. • Flexible availability on nights and weekends • Have and maintain Class “D” New York State Driver License or higher or analogous equivalent from another jurisdiction without record of suspension or revocation in any State. Must be deemed insurable to operate an emergency vehicle. • Must be at least 18 years of age prior to the last day of the month in which scheduled to take written certification exam. • Ability to communicate effectively via telephone and radio equipment. • Ability to lift, carry and balance up to 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance) • Ability to interpret oral, written, and diagnostic form instructions. • Ability to interview patients, patient family members and bystanders. • Ability to maintain sustained patient contact for considerable periods of time • Ability to participate in long distance transports • Ability to document, in writing, all relevant information in prescribed format in light of legal ramifications of such. • Ability to work with other providers to make appropriate patient care decisions. Minimum Qualifications • Must currently be certified by the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services as an AEMT-Paramedic. • Must be capable of utilizing EMT-B and AEMT intermediate skills and equipment • Must be able to perform under Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) standards. • Must be knowledgeable and competent in the use of a cardiac monitor/defibrillator and intravenous drugs and fluids. The EMT-Paramedic has reached the highest level of pre-hospital care certification.
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