Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 31,684 - 39,261; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking an Advanced EMT to join their Emergency Services team. The role involves responding to emergency situations, providing immediate medical assistance, and transporting patients safely. Candidates must possess valid NYS AEMT certification and BLS, with a strong ability to operate under pressure.

The position requires physical readiness to lift patients and work in various challenging environments. Join a dedicated team that ensures critical patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required at hire, AHA within 3 months if not AHA.
• Valid NYS AEMT certification necessary.
• Ability to exert significant physical force and maintain readiness.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls and assess patients' conditions.
• Safely transport patients to medical facilities while providing care.
• Administer life-saving measures to stabilize patients.

Skills

BLS certification

Valid NYS AEMT

Valid Driver's License

Emergency care techniques

Ability to lift patients up to 250 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Advanced EMT

Department

Emergency Services

Hours Per Week

40 scheduled weekly hours

Schedule

12 hour shift

Summary

An Advanced Emergency Medical Technician provides immediate basic and advanced medical care and transport of patients during emergencies, playing a critical role in stabilizing and ensuring safe transport to medical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency calls, assess patients' conditions, and determine appropriate medical interventions, coordinating with dispatch as necessary.
• Safely transport patients to medical facilities, monitoring their condition and providing necessary care during transit.
• Administer CPR, control bleeding, manage airways, and provide other life‑saving measures to stabilize patients within Scope of Practice as recognized by NYS.
• Utilize essential medical equipment such as, but not limited to, defibrillators, oxygen delivery systems.
• Work closely with paramedics, firefighters, law enforcement, and hospital staff to ensure coordinated patient care reporting nature of injury as indicated.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient care reports, documenting assessments, treatments, and patient responses.
• Ensure the cleanliness and readiness of emergency vehicles and medical equipment.
• Interpret oral, written and diagnostic form instructions, including calculating weight and volume ratios.
• Lift and move patients, often in challenging environments, such as extreme terrain or temperatures.
• Participate in continuous education to stay current with medical protocols and enhance skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in high‑pressure situations.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Work in a variety of uncontrolled and potentially hazardous environments (indoor/outdoor, inclement weather, confined spaces).
• Maintain physical readiness to assist in lifting/moving patients using stretchers (up to 250 lbs with partner assist), medical equipment, and gear.
• Walk, kneel, crawl, and climb over uneven terrain or in emergency conditions.
• Transport essential medical equipment (e.g., EKG monitor, ALS/med bags) without assistance.
• Remain calm and focused in high‑stress, emotionally charged situations.

Required Qualifications

• BLS required at hire; if not AHA, must obtain AHA BLS within 3 months of hire.
• Valid NYS AEMT.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Heavy Work – Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires constant walking, standing or squatting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of medical procedures and emergency care techniques.

Pay Range

$23.00 - $28.50

Location

Gouverneur, 13642

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.

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.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.