Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - St. Lawrence Health (Full Time - Nights)

Rochester Regional Health

118d • $18 - $24

About The Position

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides immediate medical care and transport of patients during emergencies, playing a critical role in stabilizing and ensuring safe transport to medical facilities.

Requirements

• AHA BLS for Healthcare provider.
• Valid NYS Basic EMT.
• Valid NYS Drivers License.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of medical procedures and emergency care techniques.

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.
• Administer CPR, control bleeding, manage airways, and provide other life-saving measures to stabilize patients.
• Utilize essential medical equipment such as, but not limited to, defibrillators, oxygen delivery systems.
• Work closely with paramedics, firefighters, law enforcement, and hospital staff to ensure coordinated patient care reporting nature of injury as indicated.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient care reports, documenting assessments, treatments, and patient responses.
• Ensure the cleanliness and readiness of emergency vehicles and medical equipment.
• 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.

Benefits

• Pay range: $18.00 - $24.00.
• Eligible for additional pay components based on experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees