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About the Role

Quality patient care is the primary goal of our company. Management encourages constructive criticism and recommendations for modification of policies that will result in improving our work environment and service to our patients and clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the patient compartment of the ambulance at the start of the shift.
• Arrive on time, in proper uniform, neat and clean.
• Perform a visual inspection of the patient compartment, inside and out, for cleanliness and damage.
• Ensure access to and egress from the patient compartment via the rear and side doors.
• Clean the patient compartment and equipment as necessary.
• Complete the inventory check sheet (Part 800 list).
• Replace damaged or missing items.
• Present the signed, dated check out sheet to the supervisor.
• Ensure the ambulance is at all times in compliance with New York State Department of Health regulations and applicable OSHA regulations.
• Ensure all patient care equipment is clean and sanitary and functions properly.
• Respond to all calls as directed by the dispatcher.
• Treat all patients in accordance with New York State Basic Life Support Protocols and applicable regional and local ALS protocols.
• Secure pertinent information and records from the transferring facility.
• Introduce themselves to the patient and call the patient by proper name.
• Tell the patient what is happening and where the patient is going.
• Transport all patients on the stretcher.
• Carry all patients to and from the ambulance.
• Carefully monitor all patients during transport.
• Record changes in patient's condition during transport.
• Alter patient care in accordance with changes in the patient's condition.
• Take all patients to their assigned room at a medical facility or to their apartment on discharge.
• Properly complete the patient care record.
• Properly complete all company paperwork and obtain all necessary signatures for billing purposes.
• Report with the patient and records to the appropriate person at the receiving facility.
• Maintain professional demeanor and courteous interaction with all medical facility staff.
• Replace equipment in the ambulance as necessary to maintain compliance with State regulations and policy.
• Return the patient compartment to a condition of readiness for the next call.
• Notify dispatch of any change in patient’s destination.
• Cooperate fully with state inspectors during inspections.
• Return the ambulance to the garage, secure the ambulance and equipment as required.
• Replace all supplies used during the tour.
• Report to the supervisor at the end of the shift.
• Complete required in service training.
• Maintain state and local certification.
• Inventory and service ALS supplies and drugs in accordance with applicable local, state and federal regulations.
• Ensure that the assigned ambulance is equipped in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Perform ALS patient care in accordance with regional and state protocols.
• Record patient care on proper forms.

Requirements

• Current New York State EMT certificate
• Current New York State Certified EMT Paramedic Card
• REMSCO/REMAC Paramedic Certification
• New York State drivers license (if required by Company/Lifeline)
• Any and all other requirements for the position as determined by the New York State Department of Health or other regulating agency or statute.

Skills

• Patient care
• Ambulance inspection and cleaning
• Equipment maintenance
• Record keeping
• Communication
• Professional demeanor

Location

• New York

Work Type

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Per Diem

About the Company

• Our policies and procedures are geared toward strict compliance with the New York State Department of Health regulations.