Per Diem Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

Job Title : Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

Department : Emergency Medical Services

Location : St. Lawrence Health

Hours Per Week : As needed (Per Diem)

Schedule : 12-hour variable shifts; weekends and holidays

SUMMARY :

As an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, you will be at the forefront of emergency medical care, delivering immediate and advanced medical assistance while ensuring swift transportation of patients to medical facilities. Your expertise is vital in stabilizing patients during critical situations.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Respond to emergency calls, assess patient conditions, and determine appropriate medical interventions.
• Safely transport patients to medical facilities, monitoring their conditions and providing necessary care.
• Administer CPR, control bleeding, manage airways, and perform other life-saving measures as per your Scope of Practice recognized by NYS.
• Utilize essential medical equipment, such as defibrillators and oxygen delivery systems.
• Work collaboratively with paramedics, firefighters, law enforcement, and hospital staff to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient care reports and documentation of assessments and treatments.
• Ensure emergency vehicles and medical equipment are clean and ready for use.
• Interpret various instructions, including calculating weight and volume ratios.
• Lift and move patients, often in challenging environments.
• Engage in continuous education to stay updated with medical protocols.
• Maintain composure and professionalism in high-pressure situations.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements :

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

PAY RANGE : $19.50 - $25.00

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 may be modified in the future based on various factors.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics as mandated by law.