Paramedic

SUMMARY
Paramedics are trained to provide emergency medical assistance, including CPR and wound bandaging. They also assess patients' conditions and determine the course of treatment for them based on the accessible information at that moment.

Paramedics work with healthcare professionals, such as Nurses, in various capacities. They may provide medical care and respond to emergencies or callouts from nearby hospitals that require their expertise.

St. Lawrence Health (SLH) was established in December 2013 with the mission to improve health and to expand access through coordination and integration of services. SLH became an affiliate of Rochester Regional Health (RRH) in January 2021. Working together with our community partners, including local health departments and agencies, we are focused on disease prevention, promoting access to quality healthcare services, and improving the overall quality of life for our communities.

STATUS: Full Time             

LOCATION: Potsdam, NY   

DEPARTMENT: Emergency Medical Services

SCHEDULE: Variable

        

ATTRIBUTES

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• 3 years' experience in 911 and interfacility transport  
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Occasional stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and pushing up to 20 pounds. 
• Work with equipment and manipulate equipment settings, computer keyboard, etc. 

Desired Attributes:

• 3 years' experience in 911 and interfacility transport (preferred)
•  Experience with critical care transports (preferred)

Required Licensure/Certification:

• Current NYS Licensed Paramedic
• AHA BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• CCEMT-P, or CCT-P or FP-C
• NYS Driver’s license
• Credentialed in NCEMS System

OSHA Category I: High risk of exposure to blood/body fluids in the day to day job duties.

Please Note:     

• Regular and on-time attendance is expected. 
• Hours regularly exceed 40 hours per week.
• Individual may be required to work non-standard shifts as needed (weekend, evenings, swing shift, or some combination).
• Occasional travel by conventional means to other locations as required.
• Experience with critical care transports

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to request for service in both 911 and interfacility setting, treating patients in accordance with NYS Collaborative Protocols, or SLH Interfacility Transport Guidelines. This includes attending to sudden or chronic illness or injury, and appropriately managing and monitoring the patient for the duration of care, including patient handoff.
• Provide timely and accurate documentation of all patient encounters
• Use technology equipment and tools to stabilize patients or provide immediate treatment (cardiac monitor/defibrillator, intravenous drugs and fluids, pain medications, etc.)
• Insert surgical airways if necessary.
• Advanced interfacility patient management.
• Collaborate with interested parties (police, firefighting unit, doctors, etc.)
• Ensure readiness of vehicles and equipment. 
• Safe operation of SLH EMS vehicles and equipment in accordance with policy.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$22.38 - $29.06Potsdam13676

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.