Emergency Medical Technician - Potsdam, NY

925 St. Lawrence Health; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health in Potsdam, NY seeks an Emergency Medical Technician to provide immediate medical care and transport during emergencies, ensuring patient stabilization and safe transfer to facilities.

The EMT will respond to calls, assess conditions, administer basic life support, operate defibrillators and oxygen, and collaborate with paramedics, firefighters, and hospital staff in high-pressure environments.

Qualifications

• Current NYS Basic EMT certification.
• BLS required at hire; must obtain AHA BLS within 3 months if not held.
• Valid Driver's license with dependable record.
• EVOC or equivalent training preferred.
• Strong CPR and basic life support skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls, assess patients and coordinate with dispatch.
• Safely transport patients and monitor condition en route to facilities.
• Administer CPR, manage airways, control bleeding, and stabilize patients.
• Operate defibrillators, oxygen delivery systems and essential equipment.
• Work with paramedics, firefighters, law enforcement and hospital staff.
• Maintain thorough patient care reports detailing assessments and treatments.
• Ensure readiness of vehicles and equipment, and comply with protocols.
• Interpret instructions and calculate weight/volume as needed.
• Lift/move patients in challenging environments; maintain safety.
• Engage in ongoing education to stay current with protocols.

Skills

BLS certification

NYS Basic EMT

Driver's License

EVOC training

CPR proficiency

Job description

Job Title: Emergency Medical Technician Department: Emergency Services Location: Potsdam, NY Hours Per Week: per diem Schedule: 12 hour variable shift

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Drive - Clinical - Roles in this category require frequent driving combined with mobile clinical care across settings such as emergency response, mobile clinics, and home health environments. Staff must repeatedly enter and exit vehicles, occasionally lift and carry equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. or more, and perform care within patients’ homes or other confined, unpredictable, or uncontrolled environments. These positions demand strong fine and gross motor control, firm grasping, and heightened visual and auditory awareness to ensure safe and effective care delivery. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial due to rapid decision‑making, direct exposure to critical or sensitive situations, and independently managing patient care in the field or home setting. Environmental exposures may include traffic hazards, infectious agents, extreme temperatures, variable home conditions, and hazardous materials. Valid licensure, physical readiness, and flexibility for extended or on‑call schedules are typically required. 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: Potsdam POSTAL CODE: 13676 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, 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.