Job Title: Paramedic Department: Emergency Medical Services Location: Variable Locations at St. Lawrence Health Systems Hours Per Week: Part Time Schedule: 12-hour variable shifts; weekends and holidays SUMMARY: Paramedics are highly trained professionals who provide emergency medical care such as CPR, wound management, and patient assessment. They make critical treatment decisions based on the information available at the scene to deliver timely and effective care. Working alongside other healthcare professionals, including nurses, they respond to emergencies and support medical facilities as needed. RESPONSIBILITIES: + Respond to 911 calls and interfacility transport requests, providing care in accordance with NYS Collaborative Protocols or SLH Interfacility Transport Guidelines, and manage patient care through to handoff. + Accurately document all patient encounters in a timely manner. + Operate and utilize medical technology and equipment to stabilize or treat patients, including monitors, defibrillators, IVs, and medications. + Collaborate effectively with other responders and healthcare professionals, including police, fire personnel, and physicians. + Maintain vehicle and equipment readiness, and operate SLH EMS vehicles safely and in accordance with policy. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: + High School Diploma or GED Equivalent + Clean and Active NYS Driver's License + American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) + Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) + Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) + Credentialed in the NCEMS System PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: + Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) or equivalent + Three years experience in 911 and interfacility transport + Experience with critical care transports EDUCATION: LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations. PAY RANGE: $22.38 - $29.06 CITY: Potsdam POSTAL CODE: 13676 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.