About the Role
Assist Ambulance is seeking new and experienced Paramedics to join their team in Bronx, NY. As a NYC EMS agency with a 30-year history, Assist Ambulance provides a full range of emergency medical and transportation services, including Advanced and Basic Life Support for various healthcare facilities and community organizations.
Responsibilities
- Provide Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support via emergency and non-emergency ambulance transports.
Requirements
- Must possess an active NY State EMT-P card; NYC REMAC is required, NREMT card alone is not accepted.
- Paramedics with no prior experience are encouraged to apply if fully certified.
- Must be at least 20 years old with one year of driving experience in New York City.
- Must hold 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 obtain 19A physical clearance and a negative PPD test (vouchers provided).
- Must pass a 10-panel drug screening.
- Must commit to at least two 12-hour shifts per week on the same days each week.
- Must be good with people and able to act responsibly under extreme duress.
- Criminal history will be considered in accordance with the New York City Fair Chance Act.
Skills
- Paramedic
- Emergency Medical Services
- Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Driving
- Interpersonal skills
- Responsibility under pressure
Location
- Bronx, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
Experience Level
- New Paramedics
- Experienced Paramedics
Education Level
- NY State EMT-P card
- NYC REMAC certification
Salary/Compensations
- 5% annual raises
Benefits
- Weekly Payday
- Paid Training
- Flexible Scheduling
- Union Shop with 1199 SEIU
- Paid sick time/PTO
- Free uniforms
- Holiday Pay (8 Hours Pay for specific holidays)
- Health insurance eligibility after 90 days for employees scheduled 30+ hours
- Paid vacation after first year (increases at 3, 6, and 10 years)
- CME Refresher Program/Voucher
- Overtime opportunities
About the Company
- Assist Ambulance is a New York City EMS agency with a 30-year history.
- Offers a full range of emergency medical and transportation services throughout the five boroughs.
- Provides Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support via emergency and non-emergency ambulance transports.
- Serves various hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, doctor's offices, and community-based organizations.
