EMS Technician Paramedic

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Position Overview Under general supervision, the "EMS Technician Paramedic" utilizes New York State Department of Health Basic and Advanced Life Support patient care protocols to provide high quality, safe and efficient emergency medical care to patients at assigned EMS coverage events. Primary Department, Division, or Unit: UHS Emergency Medical Services Work Shift and Schedule: This is a per diem position, which means you will work on an as needed, agreed upon basis. Working hours will be assigned by your manager. Compensation Range: $22.97 - $34.46 per hour, depending on experience This position is not eligible for benefits. ----- Education/Experience Minimum Required: High School diploma or equivalency. Ability to remain calm and focused in highly stressful emergency situations. Ability to lift a 200 lb. person from ground into an ambulance with assistance from one other lifting individual. Ability to legibly complete written work. Ability to operate a computer and utilize related documentation programs. License/Certification Minimum Required: Current certification by NYS-DOH as an EMT-Paramedic. Is currently credentialed as an Adv. EMT-Paramedic within the EMS Region to practice as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic. Possess a valid healthcare professional CPR certification (AHA, ARC, ASHI, etc.). ----- About United Health Services United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York's Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region's population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers. At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission-we'd love for you to consider joining us! United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ----- United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.