Per Diem Emergency Medical Technician

Position Overview:

As a Per Diem Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), you will play a vital role in providing immediate medical care and transporting patients during emergencies. Your expertise will contribute significantly to stabilizing patients and ensuring their safe transfer to medical facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond promptly to emergency calls, assess patients' conditions, and coordinate necessary medical interventions with dispatch.
• Safely transport patients to medical facilities while monitoring their condition and delivering care during transit.
• Administer life-saving measures such as CPR, bleeding control, and airway management to stabilize patients effectively.
• Utilize essential medical equipment (e.g., defibrillators, oxygen delivery systems) competently during emergencies.
• Collaborate closely with paramedics, firefighters, law enforcement, and hospital staff to ensure a coordinated approach to patient care.
• Maintain accurate and thorough patient care reports, documenting assessments, treatments, and patient responses.
• Ensure emergency vehicles and medical equipment are clean and ready for immediate use.
• Interpret various instructions, including diagnostic forms, and proficiently perform calculations related to patient care.
• Exhibit physical readiness by lifting and moving patients in challenging environments.
• Engage in continuous education to stay updated on medical protocols and enhance your skills.
• Demonstrate composure and professionalism in high-pressure situations.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Work in diverse and potentially hazardous environments, both indoors and outdoors, under various weather conditions.
• Maintain physical readiness to assist in moving patients and transporting medical equipment.
• Exhibit the ability to walk, kneel, crawl, and climb over uneven terrain during emergency responses.
• Remain focused and calm in emotionally charged and high-stress situations.

Essential Qualifications:

• Certification in AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider.
• Valid New York State Basic EMT certification.
• Current New York State Drivers License.
• Ability to exert heavy physical force; frequently require walking, standing, or squatting.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Location:

St. Lawrence Health, Potsdam, NY 13676

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those in need.