Job title: Paramedic Opportunities Available in Schuyler County
Company: Cayuga Health System
Job description: Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region’s leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health’s commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.The Paramedic will perform patient care tasks consistent with their level of training and scope of practice. This includes general patient assessment, basic and advanced airway and breathing management, CPR and defibrillation, recognition and treatment of shock, emergency childbirth, and the care of medical emergencies.Roles and Responsibilities:
- General patient assessment and emergent care of patients in the field
- Basic and advanced airway and breathing management
- CPR and defibrillation
- Recognition and treatment of shock
- Emergency childbirth
- Care of medical emergencies
- Incorporates advanced life support skills as needed that include intravenous and intraosseous access, the incorporation of advanced airway equipment, multiple ventilation and oxygenation modalities, and controlled and non-controlled medication administration
- Document their patient care as part of an electronic medical record
- As the highest level of emergency medical technician licensure, the Paramedic must always supervise the care of EMTs working as part of their team
- Safely operate agency vehicles in both emergency and non-emergency scenarios, as well as utilize multiple pieces of medical and patient movement equipment according to manufacture instructions for use and agency guidelines
Required Skills and Experience:
- Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma
- Valid New York State Paramedic license
- Valid American Heart Association (or equivalent) Basic Life Support CPR certification
- Valid American Heart Association Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Valid American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- Valid Motor Vehicle Operators License from the state of legal residence, with a driving record that demonstrates general compliance with motor vehicle laws
- Successful completion of the emergency Vehicle Operator’s Certification (within 12 months of hire)
Physical Requirements:
- Perform physical tasks consistent with Paramedical professional in the field
Location and Shift Requirements:
- Based at one of 3 sites in Schuyler County – Tyrone, Odessa, and Watkins Glen
- Per Diem for traditional shift coverage and EMS standby event coverage
Pay Range Disclosure:
- $24.00 to $32.30 per hour
Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at .I certify that the information contained in this application is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination. In consideration for my employment, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the company, which rules may be changed, withdrawn, added, or interpreted at any time, at the company’s sole option and without prior notice to me.I understand that any hiring decision is contingent upon my successful completion of all of the Company’s lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks, which may include a background check, drug screen, employment references, and licensing review. If I am made a conditional offer of employment, I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks. Such checks will not be conducted until allowed under applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand if I have a criminal background, it will not automatically disqualify me from employment unless otherwise required by law. I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment checks.I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment, I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Expected salary: $24 – 32.3 per hour
Location: Montour Falls, NY
Job date: Sat, 19 Oct 2024 22:15:18 GMT
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