Thousand Islands Rescue

Employment Opportunities

Job Posting

 Part-Time AEMT-Paramedic

   02/19/10

AEMT-Paramedic  - The Thousand Islands Emergency Rescue Service Inc. (TIERS) is seeking up to 4 candidates for the position of Emergency Medical Technician–Paramedic for planned shifts of 24 hours on a rotation schedule on a part-time basis. TI- Rescue provides emergency 911 services to the Towns of Clayton and Orleans along the St Lawrence River as well as mutual aid to multiple townships throughout the unique northern region of Jefferson County.  The positions will be part time and will not include any TIERS benefits as of this posting. The position requires current NYS certification and all capacities of emergency care as a pre-hospital care provider, certain clerical duties, general duties during shift, supervision of ambulance operations, and special project assignments. Compensation will be based on experience and other related factors. A resume must be submitted with candidate’s application.

Candidates can call (315) 686-2058 to talk to a TI-Rescue representative or leave message for details and a full job description. You may also go on TI-Rescue website www.ti-rescue.org and download an application and job description. Applications can also be picked up at (TIERS). Applications can be mailed to Thousand Islands Emergency Rescue Service Inc. Attn:  Operations Committee, P.O. Box 524, Union Street, Clayton, New York 13624 or submitted to the Director during normal business hours. TIERS is an equal opportunity employer.

This posting will remain until schedule shifts are filled and personnel are in place.

Job Description

 Part-Time AEMT-Paramedic

   02/19/10

309.00 Paramedic

309.01 Reports To: Operations Director

309.02 Job Description: Responsible for the performance of the ambulance and crew at all times during assigned shifts.

• “General Principles of All Personnel apply"
• Responsible for the checking of vehicle, equipment, and supplies according to policy at the start of each shift.
• Sign for supplies to be restocked during shift
• Direct patient care
• Function as a paramedic
• Provide guidance and supervision of other crew members as needed.
• Assure that all TIERS policies/procedures are followed by each crewmember, and report deficiencies of such to supervision.
• Assure that all protocols for patient care are followed.
• Sign for controlled substances and assure adherence to policies/procedures for such.
• Oversee the complete documentation of all paperwork such as Patient Care Reports, supply requests, incident reports, etc.
• Responsible for maintaining vehicle, equipment, and quarters in a clean operating manner.
• Ensure that actions of all crewmembers are professional and courteous at all times.
• Works in role of instructor trainer for new employees and volunteer staff on a continuous basis.
• Provides training, instruction of classes or community outreach programs on a continual basis.
• Acts as ambassador to provide professional image of quality and continuity of care on behalf of TIERS
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Operations

309.03 Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Current NY State EMT-Paramedic certification
• Current AHA / ARC / NSC BLS card
• NY State Drivers license (see section 500)
• Maintains good standing in NC EMS System
• Successful completion of Orientation process

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