Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

925 St. Lawrence Health; Town of Gouverneur (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health in Gouverneur, NY is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician to provide immediate medical care and transport during emergencies. You will stabilize patients and ensure safe transfer to facilities.

The role requires responding to calls, assessing patients, administering life-saving care, and documenting procedures while coordinating with EMS teams. Per diem hours and local shifts apply.

Qualifications

• BLS at hire; may need AHA BLS within 3 months.
• Valid NYS Basic EMT certification.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Heavy Work capability: lift/move patients up to 250 lbs with partner.
• Ability to work in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls, assess conditions, and determine interventions.
• Safely transport patients and monitor condition during transit.
• Administer CPR, control bleeding, manage airways, and provide life-saving care.
• Use defibrillators, oxygen, and other essential equipment.
• Coordinate with EMS, firefighters, law enforcement, and hospital staff.
• Maintain detailed patient care reports and documentation.
• Ensure cleanliness and readiness of ambulances and equipment.
• Interpret orders and measurements, including weight/volume calculations.
• Move patients in challenging environments and assist with lifting.
• Participate in ongoing continuing education to stay current.

Skills

BLS certification

NYS EMT

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Education

NYS Basic EMT certification

EVOC certification

Job description

Job Title

Emergency Medical Technician

Department

Emergency Medical Services

Location

Gouverneur

Hours Per Week

per diem

SUMMARY

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides immediate 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.
• 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 maintaining composure and professionalism in high-pressure situations.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Expanded)

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 Basic EMT

Valid Drivers 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

EDUCATION

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

H - 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.

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

$20.00 - $25.50

CITY

Gouverneur

POSTAL CODE

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.

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, CHILDHOOD, AND RELATED MATERNAL CONDITIONS), HETER SEXUAL OR SCHOLAR GAY AND NON BINARY SIGNIFICANCE?? NO WAIT: The actual text:

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.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.