Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Per Diem

Job Title : Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Per Diem

Department : Emergency Medical Services

Location : St. Lawrence Health

Hours Per Week : As needed (Per Diem)

Schedule : 12-hour variable shifts; weekends and holidays

SUMMARY :

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) plays a vital role in providing urgent medical care and transporting patients during emergencies. This position is crucial in stabilizing patients and ensuring their safe transit to medical facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Respond to emergency calls, assess patients' conditions, and determine suitable medical interventions while coordinating with dispatch.
• Safely transport patients to medical facilities, constantly monitoring their condition and providing necessary care during transit.
• Administer CPR, control bleeding, manage airways, and employ other life-saving measures to stabilize patients.
• Utilize essential medical equipment, including defibrillators and oxygen delivery systems.
• Collaborate closely with paramedics, firefighters, law enforcement, and hospital staff to ensure coordinated care, accurately reporting the nature of injuries.
• Maintain precise and detailed patient care reports, documenting assessments, treatments, and patient responses.
• Ensure emergency vehicles and medical equipment are clean and ready for use.
• Interpret instructions and diagnostics, including performing weight and volume calculations.
• Lift and transport patients, often in challenging environments like extreme terrain or adverse weather conditions.
• Participate in ongoing education to stay informed about medical protocols and enhance skills.
• Maintain composure and professionalism in high-pressure situations.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Heavy Work - Requires constant walking, standing, or squatting, and the ability to move objects significantly.

For disease-specific care programs, refer to program requirements for further details on experience and educational expectations, as well as continuing education requirements.

ACCOMMODATIONS : Any reported physical requirements will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE : $18.00 - $24.00

CITY : Potsdam

POSTAL CODE : 13676

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful applicant. Pay is determined by factors including experience, qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement : Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.