About the Role
Assist Ambulance is seeking certified Paramedics, both new and experienced, to join their team full-time and part-time at their Brooklyn base. As a New York City EMS agency with a 30-year history, Assist Ambulance provides a full range of emergency medical and transportation services throughout the five boroughs, including Advanced and Basic Life Support for various healthcare facilities and organizations.
Responsibilities
- Provide Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support via emergency and non-emergency ambulance transports.
- Commit to at least two 12-hour shifts per week on the same days each week.
- Act responsibly under extreme duress.
- Lift 125 lbs. in accordance with NYS DOH standards and pass a lifting assessment.
- Obtain 19A physical clearance and a negative PPD test.
- Pass a 10-panel drug screening.
Requirements
- Active NY State EMT-P card required; NYC REMAC needed, NREMT card alone is not accepted.
- Paramedics without experience are welcome if fully certified at the time of application.
- Must be at least 20 years old with 1 year of driving experience in New York City.
- Must possess a valid, clean NYS D Class driver’s license; DJ licenses are not accepted.
- Must be physically fit to lift 125 lbs. and pass a lifting assessment.
- Must be able to get 19A physical clearance and negative PPD test.
- Must be able to pass a 10-panel drug screening.
- Must be able to commit to at least two 12-hour shifts per week that are the same days every week.
- Applicants' criminal history will be considered consistent with the requirements of the New York City Fair Chance Act.
Skills
- Good with people
- Able to act responsibly under extreme duress
Location
- Brooklyn
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
Experience Level
- New Paramedics welcome
- Experienced Paramedics
Education Level
- Active NY State EMT-P card
- NYC REMAC
- NREMT card is not accepted alone
Salary/Compensations
- 5% annual raises
Benefits
- Weekly Payday
- Paid Training
- Flexible Scheduling
- Union Shop with 1199 SEIU
- Paid sick time/PTO
- Free uniforms
- 8 Hours Pay for staff normally scheduled or working on Christmas, Thanksgiving, Labor Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, and New Year's Day
- Health insurance eligibility for employees scheduled 30+ hours after 90 days
- Paid vacation after first year of employment (increases at three, six and ten years)
- CME Refresher Program / Voucher
- Overtime opportunities
About the Company
- Assist Ambulance is a New York City EMS agency offering a full range of emergency medical and transportation services throughout the five boroughs.
- Assist has a proud 30 year history of providing these services to the diverse and vibrant communities of NYC.
- Assist Ambulance offers Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support via emergency and non-emergency ambulance transports for various hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, doctor's offices, and community-based organizations.
Equal Opportunity
- Applicants' criminal history will be considered consistent with the requirements of the New York City Fair Chance Act.
