Lead Paramedic - Gouverneur, NY

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a supervisor/manager, may assist with personnel duties such as orientation, training, performance evaluations and disciplinary measures.
• 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 maintain composure and professionalism in high-pressure situations.

Requirements

• Current NYS Licensed Paramedic
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS required at hire, if not AHA, must obtain within 3 months of hire
• Valid Driver’s license

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in 911 and inter-facility transport Ambulance Service manager (ASM)
• Preferred: Beyond the Street (BTS) Education