Paramedic - Emergency ALS Care & Transport

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 39,950 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Paramedic based in Gouverneur, NY. You will deliver emergency medical care in pre-hospital settings, assess patients, provide ALS interventions, and transport to facilities.

You will work 40 hours per week on 12-hour shifts, respond to calls with dispatch, document care, and abide by safety protocols while coordinating with EMS teammates and hospital staff.

Qualifications

• Current NYS Licensed Paramedic.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS – if not AHA, must obtain AHA credentials within 3 months of hire.
• Valid Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Respond 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 airway management, intravenous therapy, defibrillation, and drug administration.
• 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 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.
• Maintain composure and professionalism in high‑pressure situations.

Skills

NYS Paramedic License

Valid Driver's License

BLS

ACLS/PALS

Job description

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Paramedic based in Gouverneur, NY. You will deliver emergency medical care in pre-hospital settings, assess patients, provide ALS interventions, and transport to facilities.

You will work 40 hours per week on 12-hour shifts, respond to calls with dispatch, document care, and abide by safety protocols while coordinating with EMS teammates and hospital staff.