Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) starting July 27

• Assist Ambulance is looking for Emergency Medical Technicians certified in New York State to join us full-time and part-time at our Bronx (or Brooklyn) base!
• Assist is a New York City EMS agency offering a full range of BLS and ALS emergency medical and transportation services throughout the five boroughs.
• Assist has a proud 30 year history of providing emergency medical services to the diverse and vibrant communities of NYC.
• Assist Ambulance offers
• Advanced Life
• Support and Basic Life
• Support via emergency and non-emergency ambulance transports for various hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, doctor's offices, and community-based organizations. Emergency Medical Technicians are required to follow guidelines from the Department of Health - Bureau of EMS and Trauma Systems, and Regional Emergency Medical Services Council of NYC protocols for Basic Life
• Support. Job

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have an active NY State EMT-B card - NREMT card is not accepted alone
• EMTs hired as drivers must be at least 20 years old with 1 years driving experience in New York City
• Must have a valid New York State D Class driver’s license with no more than 6 points or 2 major moving violations
• DJ licenses 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 get 19A physical clearance and 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 that are the same days every week (steady shifts)
• Per diem is not available at this time, only part time or full time steady scheduling
• 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 to move forward to employment with driving assessments on a separate date Job Attributes:
• Weekly Payday with a .50 cent raise after 90 days for drivers, and 5% standard annual raises for all EMTs
• $1/hr bonus after 90 days when working full time hours any given pay period
• Paid Training
• Flexible Scheduling
• Health Insurance (does not include dental or vision at this time)
• 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, unpaid 32 hours issued at hiring
• Free uniforms
• 8 Hours Pay for full-time staff normally scheduled or working on Christmas, Thanksgiving, Labor Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, and New Year's Day, and 4 for part-time after 90 days
• Free Emergency Vehicle Operator certification and 19a DOT medical certification
• 40 hours Paid vacation after first year of employment - increases at three, six and ten years of employment
• CME Refresher Program / Voucher
• Up to $4000 back for Paramedic school
• Overtime opportunities
• Large volume of emergency calls
• 8/10/12 hour shifts with 2 hour mandate period with or without notice
• Potential to transition to 911 with One Brooklyn Health at Interfaith Medical Center after ~6 mo. employment