Emergency Medical Technician-Massena
Rochester Regional Health, Rochester, NY, United States
Job Title
Emergency Medical Technician
Department
EMS
Location
Massena
Hours
Per Diem; Schedule: Variable
Summary
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.
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, but not limited to, defibrillators and oxygen delivery systems.
Work closely with paramedics, firefighters, law enforcement, and hospital staff to ensure coordinated patient care and report the 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 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 and Physical Requirements (Expanded)
Work in a variety of uncontrolled and potentially hazardous environments (indoor/outdoor, inclement weather, confined spaces).
Maintain physical readiness to assist in lifting/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.
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: exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and 10 to 20 pounds constantly to move objects; requires constant walking, standing, or squatting.
Preferred Qualifications
Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of medical procedures and emergency care techniques.
Pay Range
$20.00 - $25.50
City
Potsdam
Postal Code
13676
EEO Statement
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
Department
EMS
Location
Massena
Hours
Per Diem; Schedule: Variable
Summary
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.
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, but not limited to, defibrillators and oxygen delivery systems.
Work closely with paramedics, firefighters, law enforcement, and hospital staff to ensure coordinated patient care and report the 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 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 and Physical Requirements (Expanded)
Work in a variety of uncontrolled and potentially hazardous environments (indoor/outdoor, inclement weather, confined spaces).
Maintain physical readiness to assist in lifting/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.
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: exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and 10 to 20 pounds constantly to move objects; requires constant walking, standing, or squatting.
Preferred Qualifications
Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of medical procedures and emergency care techniques.
Pay Range
$20.00 - $25.50
City
Potsdam
Postal Code
13676
EEO Statement
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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