Description
The Paramedic receives emergency calls from dispatcher and promptly safely responds to assignments. Ensures the safety of the patient and other personnel at all times
Responsibilities1. Takes histories and performs physical exams as indicated on patients inthe field
2. Initiates indicated treatment modalities according to written policiesand medical control physician orders
3. Supervises all persons on the scene involved with patient care withinthe scope of protocol
4. Becomes the triage officer at mass casualty incidents until relieved bysuperiors
5. Accompanies the patient to the ED and monitors and treats the patientduring transportation
6. Transports the patient to the appropriate emergency department andreports orally to the nurse and/or physician
7. Writes a comprehensive report documenting the situation at the scenephysical exam orders received treatments rendered response to thesetreatments and other information deemed pertinent
8. Maintains ambulance logs and submits detailed incident accidentoccurrence reports and statements when required
9. Operates the vehicle in a safe manner at all times
10. Maintains ambulances and other emergency vehicles and equipment inefficient working order makes minor repairs and replacements when necessaryand cleans and restocks the equipment and vehicles
11. Reports any obvious mechanical malfunctions or deficiencies to thesupervisor immediately verbally and/or in writing
12. Communicates with patients family and friends at the scene
13. Communicates with other health team members in the community and at thehospital
14. Assists with triage and other prehospital duties
15. Performs EKGs in the ED as well as on the ambulance
16. Performs paramedic level skills in the ED with the exception of drugadministration
17. Paramedics are responsible for IV drip maintenance for those medicationsnoted in their protocols
18. Charts findings of physical exam history and treatments rendered onthe ED chart
19. Performs heavy and awkward lofting of patients in difficult areas andterrain
QualificationsFour year high school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of training program as and Emergency Medical Technician EMT Paramedic and other protocol update programs as currently required.
Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSW
Compensation Statement
The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $42.71 - $49.14 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors including experience education and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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