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About the Role

Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedics at Stony Brook Medicine possess extensive knowledge, skills, training, and experience in managing patients in the out-of-hospital setting, specializing in stabilization and transportation of patients between medical facilities by ground or air. This position is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS), which may offer non-competitive appointment with a path to permanent status.

Responsibilities

Patient assessment
Peripheral and central IV insertion
Specimen collection
Use of pneumatic shock garments
Administration of medications
Endotracheal intubations including rapid sequence intubation
Administration of oxygen and medical gases via appropriate devices including transport ventilators
EKG monitoring
12 lead acquirement
Defibrillation
Cardioversion
Spinal immobilization
Chest decompression
Cricothyroidotomy, trans-tracheal insufflation
Monitoring of invasive vital signs
Other medical procedures
Advanced life support radio operation
Taking pertinent information from out-of-hospital medical providers and relaying medical orders
Maintaining computer database on ambulance calls and assisting in analyzing all aspects of out-of-hospital care
Maintaining equipment and medical supplies
Operating the ambulance
Coordinating transportation
Providing direct patient care aboard Suffolk County Police Medevac Helicopter
Precepting students in the clinical setting
Orienting new students
Providing administrative support to the Emergency Services Coordinator
May supervise Emergency Medical Technicians

Requirements

New York State Health Department certification as an Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic
Appropriate New York State driver’s license for the type of vehicle to be operated
Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services
Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references
Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen
Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings
Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s)

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS)
Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS)
National Registry

Location

Stony Brook, NY

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite

Experience Level

Entry Level
Experienced

Education Level

High School Diploma or GED

Salary/Compensations

$53764 / year

Benefits

Generous leave
Health plans
State pension
Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($4000)
Night shift differential ($000)
Evening shift differential ($2,500)
Inconvenience pay/supplemental shift differential ($575)
Geographic Pay ($23,000)

About the Company

Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.
Stony Brook University Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.

Equal Opportunity

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.
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