Paramedic - Full Time

Cayuga Medical Center•Town of Montour, NY

13d•$29 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Paramedics at Centralus Health Ambulance (CHT) provide advanced life support (ALS), comprehensive patient assessment, clinical decision-making, and emergency care under medical direction. They respond to emergency and non-emergency calls and provide compassionate care and transport services. Paramedics may also assist with interfacility and critical care transports, community paramedicine initiatives, and disaster response operations as directed. This is a full-time, onsite position at the CHT Ambulance Transfer Station at 118 Schuyler Street, Montour Falls, NY 14865, with a rotating shift. The standard pay rate is $29.00 to $39.03 per hour, plus benefits.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma (GED or similar).
Valid New York State Paramedic certification.
Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.
Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
A New York State motor vehicle operator's license, Class D or higher, held for at least the prior three years.
Completion of FEMA Independent Study Courses IS-5.a, IS-100.c, IS-200.c, IS-700.b, and IS-800.d, or their most recent versions.
Ability to lift, carry, and balance up to 125 pounds.
Good manual dexterity and the ability to perform assigned tasks with precision and care.
Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, and maneuver safely on uneven terrain.
Ability to function efficiently throughout an entire operational period without undue fatigue or interruption.
Ability to work effectively in varied environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, moisture, and low-light situations.
Ability to remain unaffected by loud noises, flashing lights, and other environmental stressors commonly encountered in emergency response settings.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hospital-based or system-integrated EMS agency.
Associate's degree.
Valid International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) certification.
FEMA ICS-300 and ICS-400.

Responsibilities

Uphold the organization’s mission, vision, core values, and strategic goals while demonstrating accountability, integrity, and professionalism.
Prioritize safety and follow organizational policies, traffic laws, infection-control practices, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, assess and treat patients according to BLS protocols, and provide compassionate, high-quality care.
Maintain effective communication with dispatch, team members, responders, and receiving facilities.
Ensure accurate documentation and ambulance and equipment readiness.
Pursue ongoing education and quality improvement.
Support personal and team well-being and contribute to a positive, respectful, and enjoyable workplace.
Assist with interfacility and critical care transports, community paramedicine initiatives, and disaster response operations as directed.