Paramedic- St. Lawrence Health
Company: Rochester Regional Health
Location: Potsdam
Posted on: March 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Paramedic Department: Emergency Medical Services
Location: St. Lawrence Health Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule: Variable
SUMMARY: The Paramedic is a frontline healthcare professionals who
will provide emergency medical care in pre-hospital settings. They
respond to calls from dispatch and assess patients, administer
life-saving interventions, and transport patients 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 - Provide
advanced life support (ALS), including airway management,
intravenous therapy, defibrillation, and drug administration. -
Communicate with emergency dispatchers, firefighters, law
enforcement, and healthcare professionals. - Maintain accurate and
detailed patient care reports, documenting assessments, treatments,
and patient responses. - Ensure the cleanliness and readiness of
emergency vehicles and medical equipment. - Educate and reassure
patients and their families in crisis situations. - Adhere to
legal, ethical, and safety protocols. - 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: - Current NYS Licensed Paramedic. - BLS
required at hire, If not AHA, must obtain AHA BLS within 3 months
of hire. - ACLS required at hire, If not AHA, must obtain AHA ACLS
within 3 months of hire. - PALS required at hire, If not AHA, must
obtain AHA PALS within 3 months of - hire - Valid Driver’s 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: - 3 years'
experience in 911 and inter-facility transport - Experience with
critical care transports EDUCATION: LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: H - 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. 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: $28.75 - $34.25 CITY: Potsdam POSTAL
CODE: 13676 The listed base pay range is a good faith
representation of current potential base pay for a successful full
time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for
additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including
experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity,
location, and contracts. 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.
Keywords: Rochester Regional Health, Schenectady , Paramedic- St. Lawrence Health, Healthcare , Potsdam, New York
