Paramedic - Flex - Per Diem

Cayuga Medical Center•Town of Montour, NY

35d•$31 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Paramedics at Centralus Health Ambulance (CHT) provide advanced life support, comprehensive patient assessment, clinical decision-making, and emergency care under medical direction. They respond to emergency and non-emergency calls and provide patient care and transport services. Duties may also include interfacility and critical care transports, community paramedicine initiatives, and disaster response operations as directed. The role requires a commitment to the organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategic goals; safe and compliant work practices; effective communication and documentation; and readiness of the ambulance and its equipment. Paramedics are expected to pursue ongoing education and quality improvement, support personal and team well-being, and contribute to a positive, respectful workplace. This is an onsite, per-diem position at the CHT Ambulance Transfer Station, 118 Schuyler Street, Montour Falls, NY 14865. Work is scheduled as needed. The standard pay rate is $31.00 to $35.00 per hour.

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.
Possess a NYS motor vehicle operator's license Class D or higher for at least the prior three years.
Complete 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 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.
Provide advanced life support, patient assessment, clinical decision-making, emergency care, and transport under medical direction.
Assist with interfacility and critical care transports, community paramedicine initiatives, and disaster response operations as directed.
Communicate effectively with dispatch, team members, responders, and receiving facilities.
Maintain accurate documentation and ensure ambulance and equipment readiness.
Pursue ongoing education and quality improvement, support personal and team well-being, and contribute to a positive, respectful workplace.