Emergency Medical Technician -Gouverneur
Rochester Regional Health, Rochester, NY, United States
Summary
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides immediate medical care and transport of patients during emergencies, playing a critical role in stabilizing patients and ensuring safe transport to medical facilities.
Location & Schedule
Department: EMS
Location: Gouverneur
Hours per Week: Per Diem
Schedule: Variable
Responsibilities
Respond 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 defibrillators and oxygen delivery systems.
Work closely with paramedics, firefighters, law enforcement, and hospital staff to ensure coordinated patient care and reporting of injury nature.
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 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.
Maintain composure and professionalism in high‑pressure situations.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Work in a variety of uncontrolled and potentially hazardous environments (indoor/outdoor, inclement weather, confined spaces).
Maintain physical readiness to assist in lifting and 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.
Exert heavy work: occasionally 50‑100 pounds, frequently 25‑50 pounds, constantly 10‑20 pounds of force, requiring walking, standing, or squatting.
Required Qualifications
BLS required at hire; if not AHA, must obtain AHA BLS within 3 months of hire.
Valid NYS Basic EMT.
Valid driver’s license.
Heavy work ability as outlined in the physical requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of medical procedures and emergency care techniques.
Additional Information
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: $20.00 - $25.50.
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.
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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides immediate medical care and transport of patients during emergencies, playing a critical role in stabilizing patients and ensuring safe transport to medical facilities.
Location & Schedule
Department: EMS
Location: Gouverneur
Hours per Week: Per Diem
Schedule: Variable
Responsibilities
Respond 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 defibrillators and oxygen delivery systems.
Work closely with paramedics, firefighters, law enforcement, and hospital staff to ensure coordinated patient care and reporting of injury nature.
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 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.
Maintain composure and professionalism in high‑pressure situations.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Work in a variety of uncontrolled and potentially hazardous environments (indoor/outdoor, inclement weather, confined spaces).
Maintain physical readiness to assist in lifting and 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.
Exert heavy work: occasionally 50‑100 pounds, frequently 25‑50 pounds, constantly 10‑20 pounds of force, requiring walking, standing, or squatting.
Required Qualifications
BLS required at hire; if not AHA, must obtain AHA BLS within 3 months of hire.
Valid NYS Basic EMT.
Valid driver’s license.
Heavy work ability as outlined in the physical requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of medical procedures and emergency care techniques.
Additional Information
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: $20.00 - $25.50.
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.
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