Paramedic - CCT

Rochester Regional Health; Town of Potsdam (NY); On-site; USD 40,983 - 48,560; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Potsdam seeks a Certified Critical Care Paramedic to deliver advanced emergency care. The role involves responding to emergency calls, assessing patients, and providing life-saving interventions. Licensure in New York and certifications in BLS, ACLS, and CCEMT-P are required. Candidates must also have a valid driver's license. This position offers a competitive pay range between $29.75 and $35.25 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Paramedic in New York State.
• Experience in 911 calls and inter-facility transport is preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls and assess patients.
• Provide advanced life support and medication administration.
• Maintain detailed patient care documentation.

Skills

Advanced life support (ALS)

Patient assessment

Communication with dispatch

Patient education

Education

Current NYS Licensed Paramedic

BLS, ACLS, PALS certification

CCEMT-P, CCT-P or FP-C

Valid Driver's license

Job description

Job Title: Paramedic - CCT

Department: EMS

Location: St Lawrence

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: variable

SUMMARY

The Certified Critical Care Paramedic is a specialized paramedic who will provide advanced emergency medical care and transport for critically ill or injured patients. They respond to calls from dispatch and assess patients, administer life‑saving interventions, and transport patients 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.
• Provide advanced life support (ALS), including advanced airway management, intravenous therapy initiation and ongoing monitoring, defibrillation, and drug administration via any route.
• Communicate with emergency dispatchers, firefighters, law enforcement, and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient care reports, documenting assessments, treatments, and patient responses.
• Ensure the cleanliness and readiness of emergency vehicles and medical equipment.
• Educate and reassure patients and their families in crisis situations.
• Adhere to legal, ethical, and safety protocols.
• 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 (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

• Current NYS Licensed Paramedic
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS — if not AHA, must obtain AHA BLS within 3 months of hire
• CCEMT‑P, or CCT‑P or FP‑C
• Valid Driver's license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 years' verifiable experience in 911 and inter‑facility transport

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

$29.75 – $35.25

CITY AND POSTAL CODE

Potsdam, 13676

EMPLOYER EEO STATEMENT

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.