Emergency Medical Technician - St. Lawrence Health (Full Time)

Job Title: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)  

Department: Emergency Medical Services  

Location: St. Lawrence Health   

Hours Per Week: Full Time (could regularly work over 40 hours)  

Schedule: 12-hour variable shifts; weekends and holidays  

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: 

• Responds 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, oxygen delivery systems. 

• Work closely with paramedics, firefighters, law enforcement, and hospital staff to ensure coordinated patient care reporting 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 form 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. 

• Ability to maintaining 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: 

• AHA BLS for Healthcare provider. 

• Valid NYS Basic EMT 

• Valid NYS Drivers License 

• Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires constant walking, standing or squatting 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)

• Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) or equivalent  

• Strong knowledge of medical procedures and emergency care techniques 

EDUCATION:

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