Job Description
Conducts medical evaluations and provides care to adult and pediatric patients before and during transport by ambulance. Performs all phases of transport services including maintenance of equipment and additional related duties. Provides direction and guidance to staff Paramedics.
Job Responsibility
- Provides patient care and transport.
- Evaluates patients before transport and documents findings on NYS Patient Care Report.
- Monitors, evaluates and documents patient condition during transport.
- Performs medical interventions, as needed.
- Contacts medical control for additional orders and/or procedures, as necessary.
- Completes appropriate paperwork and gives report to staff at receiving facility prior to transferring patient over to receiving facility.
- Guides Paramedics in the performance of their tasks.
- Keeps vehicle stocked with equipment and supplies; ensures vehicle is clean inside and out and ready for future use.
- Serves as a resource and assists staff during difficult or complex cases.
- Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
Job Qualification
- Associate’s Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Current Paramedic Certification in New York State, and Valid Driver’s License in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience, required.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
The salary range for this position is $70470.00-$116870.00/year.
Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by Northwell Health. Candidates should check Northwell Health Careers for accurate information and discuss salary/hourly details and our comprehensive benefits with a recruiter, if selected for an interview.
