Paramedic: Frontline EMS & Critical Care Transport

925 St. Lawrence Health; Town of Gouverneur (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Paramedic in Gouverneur, NY, to provide frontline emergency medical care in pre-hospital settings. You will respond to calls, assess patients, administer life-saving interventions, and transport patients to facilities.

Requirements include NYS Paramedic license with BLS/ACLS/PALS, a valid driver's license, and a commitment to ongoing education. The role emphasizes ALS delivery, communications with responders, and strict adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Current NYS Licensed Paramedic with BLS, ACLS, and PALS; if not AHA, obtain AHA credentials within 3 months of hire.
• Valid NYS driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency calls, assess patients, and determine interventions, coordinating with dispatch.
• Safely transport patients and monitor condition during transit.
• Provide ALS including airway management, IV therapy, defibrillation, and drugs.
• Communicate with dispatchers, firefighters, law enforcement, and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate patient care reports and document treatments.
• Ensure cleanliness and readiness of EMS vehicles and equipment.
• Educate and reassure patients and families in crises.
• Adhere to protocols and safety laws.
• Interpret orders and calculate weights/volumes.
• Lift/move patients in challenging environments.
• Participate in ongoing education to stay current with protocols.

Skills

NYS Paramedic

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Driver's license

Education

Paramedic Certification

Job description

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Paramedic in Gouverneur, NY, to provide frontline emergency medical care in pre-hospital settings. You will respond to calls, assess patients, administer life-saving interventions, and transport patients to facilities.

Requirements include NYS Paramedic license with BLS/ACLS/PALS, a valid driver's license, and a commitment to ongoing education. The role emphasizes ALS delivery, communications with responders, and strict adherence to safety protocols.