Paramedic

• CCT at Rochester Regional Health Paramedic
• CCT at Rochester Regional Health in Potsdam, New York Posted in 16 days ago. $29.75
• $35.

25 per hour

Job Description:

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 maintaining 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.

PAY RANGE

$29.75

• $35.

25 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. 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.