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About the Role
Assist Ambulance is seeking certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) for full-time and part-time positions at our Brooklyn or Bronx base. We are a New York City EMS agency with a 30-year history of providing comprehensive BLS and ALS emergency medical and transportation services across the five boroughs.
Responsibilities
- Follow guidelines from the Department of Health - Bureau of EMS and Trauma Systems.
- Adhere to Regional Emergency Medical Services Council of NYC protocols for Basic Life Support.
- Respond to a large volume of emergency calls.
- Work 8/10/12 hour shifts with a 2-hour mandate period, with or without notice.
- Potentially transition to 911 with One Brooklyn Health at Brookdale and/or Interfaith Medical Center after approximately 6 months of employment.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must possess an active NY State EMT-B card (NREMT card alone is not accepted).
- EMTs hired as drivers must be at least 20 years old with 1 year of driving experience in New York City.
- Must have a valid New York State D Class driver’s license with no more than 3 major moving violations in the past three years.
- DJ licenses or Driver's permits are not accepted.
- Must be physically fit to lift 125 lbs. in accordance with the NYS DOH and pass a lifting assessment.
- Must be able to obtain 19A physical clearance and a negative PPD test (vouchers provided).
- Must be able to pass a 10-panel drug screening.
- Must be able to commit to at least two 8-hour shifts per week on the same days each week (steady shifts).
- Per diem is not available; only part-time or full-time steady scheduling is offered.
- Must be good with people and able to act responsibly under extreme duress.
- Applicants' criminal history will be considered consistent with the requirements of the New York City Fair Chance Act.
- Must be able to attend three days of in-person pre-hire assessments.
- Must be able to attend driving assessments on a separate date (if eligible to drive).
Skills
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Emergency medical services
- Ambulance transport
- Customer service
- Responsible decision-making under pressure
Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Bronx, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Steady shifts
Experience Level
- Entry-level
- Experienced
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- NYS EMT-B Certification
Salary/Compensations
- Base pay starting at $20.50 to $25.00/hr based on interview and experience.
- $1/hr bonus after 90 days when working full time hours any given pay period.
- 5% standard annual raises for all EMTs.
Benefits
- Weekly Payday
- $.50 cent raise after 90 days for drivers
- Paid Training
- Flexible Scheduling
- Health Insurance with Preventative Dental and Vision options
- Union Shop (Benefits/policies subject to change with new 1199 SEIU contract, pending)
- Paid sick time and PTO up to 56 hours per calendar year
- 32 hours unpaid PTO issued at hiring
- Free uniforms
- Holiday Pay (8 hours for full-time, 4 hours for part-time after 90 days on Christmas, Thanksgiving, Labor Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, and New Year's Day)
- Free Emergency Vehicle Operator certification
- Free 19a DOT medical certification
- 40 hours Paid vacation after first year of employment (increases at three, six and ten years)
- CME Refresher Program / Voucher
- Up to $4000 reimbursement for Paramedic school
- Overtime opportunities
About the Company
- Assist Ambulance is a New York City EMS agency.
- Offers a full range of BLS and ALS emergency medical and transportation services throughout the five boroughs.
- Has a proud 30-year history of providing emergency medical services to the diverse and vibrant communities of NYC.
- Provides emergency and non-emergency ambulance transports for various hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, doctor's offices, and community-based organizations.