Paramedic - Per Diem - Flex Job Montour Falls New York USA,Healthcare

Location: Montour Falls

Paramedic
- Per Diem
- Flex

Paramedics at Centralus Health Ambulance (CHT) play a vital role in advancing our mission to deliver high-quality, compassionate emergency medical care and transport services that strengthen the well‑being of our communities. Paramedics provide advanced life support (ALS), comprehensive patient assessment, clinical decision‑making, and emergency care under medical direction. Paramedics may also assist with interfacility and critical care transports, community paramedicine initiatives, and disaster response operations as directed.

Job Summary

This position is physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding, requiring advanced clinical judgment, resilience, and a strong commitment to patient care. Paramedics must meet established functional standards and maintain readiness to respond to emergencies with competence and composure while managing complex medical and traumatic conditions.

Job Functions

Uphold Mission and Values: Support and embody Centralus Health System and Centralus Health Ambulance's mission, vision, core values, and strategic goals in all duties and interactions.

Ensure Safety and Compliance: Prioritize safety at all times, adhering to organizational policies, procedures, traffic laws, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

Deliver Quality Patient Care: Respond to emergency and non‑emergency calls, assess and treat patients according to BLS protocols, and provide compassionate, high‑quality care.

Communicate and Collaborate: Maintain clear, professional communication with dispatch, coworkers, other responders, and receiving facilities to ensure seamless care coordination.

Document and Maintain Readiness: Complete accurate and timely patient care documentation; maintain ambulance, equipment, and station readiness, including restocking and infection control.

Demonstrate Professional Accountability: Take responsibility for decisions and actions, perform assigned tasks to high standards, and promote transparency and continuous improvement.

Engage in Learning and Growth: Participate in ongoing education, skill development, and quality improvement efforts to enhance professional competence and career growth.

Promote Wellness and Team Culture: Recognize the challenges of EMS work, advocate for personal and team well‑being, and contribute to a positive, respectful, and enjoyable work environment.

Have fun and enjoy the work that you do.

Success Factors

Mission‑Driven Caregiver: Demonstrate unwavering commitment to Centralus Health's mission by providing compassionate, high‑quality medical care that improves community well‑being and strengthens trust in our health system.
Safety and Compliance Advocate: Consistently adhere to safety, infection control, and privacy standards; promote a culture of accountability and risk awareness.
Team‑Oriented Professional: Actively contribute to a respectful, collaborative, and supportive workplace, while valuing communication, mutual respect, and shared purpose in every interaction with colleagues, patients, and community partners.
Composed Under Pressure: Remain calm, focused, and decisive during high‑stress and emotionally charged situations, applying sound judgment and clinical skill to ensure safety and effective patient outcomes.
Continuous Learner and Self‑Developer: Take initiative in maintaining your clinical proficiency, pursuing new learning opportunities, and engaging in constructive feedback to improve both individual and team performance.
Accountable and Integrity‑Driven: Take ownership of your actions and decisions, uphold the organization's standards, and model professionalism both on and off duty, serving as a trusted representative of Centralus Health.
Adaptive Problem‑Solver: Approach challenges with creativity, flexibility, and a solutions‑focused mindset, balancing operational efficiency with empathy and ensuring patient, team, and organizational needs are met.

Education / Experience Qualifications

Required:

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma (GED or similar)
Valid New York State Paramedic certification
Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)…