Paramedic II

Responsibilities

Distinguishing Features of the Class

This position involves responsibility for responding to calls and providing Emergency Medical Services to those in need. An employee in this class shall be certified as an EMT-Paramedic and perform lifesaving duties. The Paramedic will work with other emergency personnel and oversee the on-duty ambulance crew. Employees in this class are required to operate an emergency vehicle delivering emergency personnel safely and efficiently to the scene and victims to the hospital. An incumbent will be required to safely operate a variety of related emergency services equipment. When not driving or working with emergency personnel on the scene, the employee will perform routine clerical duties. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Supervising EMT-Paramedic. The incumbent will perform all related duties as required. This class differs from the EMT-Paramedic I level by exercising more independent judgment and may provide training and/or direct the work of EMT-Paramedic I employees.

Typical Work Activities

• Administer drugs, orally or by injection, or perform intravenous procedures.
• Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
• Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.

Minimum Qualification

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school general equivalency diploma and three (3) years of experience as a Paramedic.

Special Requirement

The candidate must possess NYS Department of Health EMT – Paramedic certification at the time of application and maintain such certification for the duration of employment; and

Must successfully comply with annual skill and didactic credentialing, training and/or review as outlined by the Western Regional Medical Advisory Committee and maintain certifications for the duration of employment; and

The candidate must possess a valid CPR certification at the time of application and maintain such certification for the duration of employment; and

The candidate must possess a valid Class D New York State Driver’s License at the time of appointment and maintain such license for the duration of employment.

NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements

Salary: $59, 024

To Apply

PLEASE REPLY IN WRITING (RESUME/TRANSCRIPT) TO: Starlet Saffron, 95 Franklin St.  Room 604 Buffalo, NY 14202 OR EMAIL [email protected]