Paramedic Job Description
Position Summary
Under general supervision, provides advanced emergency rescue and paramedic care to the ill and injured. Guides and supports EMT Basic technicians in the application of appropriate EMS techniques, as required. Performs direct illness/injury assessment and management, preparation for transport, transfer of information, and patient care.
Minimum Job Requirements
* New York State Certification as Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
* Meets NYS DOH Policy Statement 00-10 Qualifications for EMS personnel
* ARC/AHA Professional/Healthcare Provider CPR
* Valid NYS Drivers License
* Minimum 1 year experience as EMT-P
* 21 years of age
Conditions of Employment
* Successfully complete SEQ Internship program including narcotic, alternate airway, and protocol test
* Become a cleared practitioner in the Monroe-Livingston County Regional EMS System
* Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical and drug screening
* Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment license and criminal background check
* May be required to complete TB and rubella titer test
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
* Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises
* Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work, heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling
* Work environment involves potential exposure to dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions
* Will work with blood or bloodborne pathogens requiring OSHA training
* Will work with a wide variety of personnel in potentially stressful situations.
Employment/Membership Types
Southeast Quadrant MCCU has three classifications of employees/members, described below.
Volunteer Technicians receive no renumeration for calls covered. However, costs to the technician associated with volunteering at SEQ (such as mileage to and from SEQ's quarters) are tax-deductible according to limits established by the IRS. Volunteers are subject to the same shift requirements as Stipend/Pay-Per-Call employees.
Stipend/Pay-Per-Call Technicians are paid a flat rate for each call responded to. No distinction is made for the nature of the call or care provided by the technician. Technicians must meet a minimum monthly hours requirement but may sign up for any available shifts at any time, whenever they wish. They may also work as many hours each week as they wish.
Hourly Staff Technicians are paid an hourly rate for each hour worked, regardless of number of calls covered. There are different types of hourly positions:
- Perdiem staff provide availability for each week and are assigned shifts by the chief technician or staffing coordinator. No guarantees are made as to the number of hours that will be offered in any given week.
- Part-time staff generally work a fixed schedule each week, less than 32 total hours each week.
- Full-time staff generally work a fixed schedule each week, with a minimum of 32-40 scheduled hours.
There are other differences between employee/membership classifications; refer to the SEQ by-laws and policies and procedures.
Nothing on this website should be construed as an offer of employment or agreement of specific salary/benefits. Offers of employment are made by regular U.S. mail, and current wage and benefit policies are governed by the SEQ By-Laws and Standard Operating Procedures.
How to Apply
Apply by downloading the application and returning it by U.S. Mail. (This option requires Adobe Acrobat Reader). Applications are also available for pickup at Perinton Ambulance, 1400 Turk Hill Road.