EMT & Paramedics

Harrison EMS is one of  Westchester County's most notable and respected EMS agency's. We service the residence of Harrison, West Harrison & Purchase. With a total coverage area of 25 square miles, Harrison EMS is responsible for residential communities, medical offices, college campuses, large corporations and parts of Westchester County Airport. Our ambulances are staffed with experienced professionals using some of the best equipment in the industry. We are committed to providing a nurturing work environment where our staff is able to grow, develop and succeed professionally while also delivering exceptional care to our patients. Harrison EMS employees embody core values of excellence, empathy, integrity, and accountability.

Per Diem position with possible Full Time opportunity.

** 2 -3 years of 911 Experience Required **

We are seeking to hire experienced per-diem Paramedics to assist in covering days, nights, weekends and holidays (5 paid holidays).

Minimum monthly shift requirements: three(3) scheduled shifts/month

Shifts of eight hours and up to twenty-four hours are available. Additional Saturday and Sunday shifts are available immediately!

Job Description:

Respond to 911 emergencies and transport patients via ambulance. Execute the safe operation of the emergency vehicle and the safe delivery of patients to the designated hospital. Provide Basic Life Support and/or Advanced Life Support as required while maintaining a professional attitude. Collect all relevant billing information, complete a detailed Electronic Patient Care Report.

Job Responsibilities:

• Respond to requests for emergency medical assistance.


• Perform and assume responsibility for assessment and treatment of patients consistent with departmental procedures, State-wide standard treatment protocols, and/or instructions provided by a medical control physician.


• Monitor and treat patients during transportation.


• Monitor communication equipment to maintain contact with police and county dispatchers.


• In the absence of other qualified personnel, controls the accident scene, in such a way as to minimize further danger as well as controlling the actions of bystanders.
  
  


• Communicate with medical personnel at emergency treatment facilities.


• Ensure that emergency vehicles are properly cleaned, sanitized, and maintained with appropriate equipment and supplies.


• Gather patient billing information and appropriate billing signatures.


• Prepare and submit a pre-hospital electronic patient care report.


• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act.


• Responsible for maintaining respective State and REMAC certification.


• Administers advanced pre-hospital care within the limits of licensure or certification and in accordance with approved protocols.


• Attends mandatory ALS review meetings and other required training as scheduled.
  

Job Qualification:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.


• Valid New York State driver's license


• Valid NYS EMT or Paramedic Certification


• BLS Provider Certification (AHA)


• PALS Certification


• ACLS Certification


• Minimum 2 years of 911 experience required.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position

Notices:

EMS agencies in NYS are required by law (Executive Law Section 837-s) to check applicants (who may be involved in the care or transportation of patients) personally identifying information against the Sex Offender Registry and make a determination of eligibility to become a member/employee pursuant to Correction Law Article 23-A

We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to crafting and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences. Harrison EMS is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.