Paramedic - Per Diem - As Scheduled

Cayuga Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca;
Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls; and more than 40 medical offices in the Finger Lakes and Central New York. Cayuga Health employs more than 450 providers from 40+ specialties. Additional services include a neo-natal intensive care unit, a home health care agency, an addiction recovery organization, and a skilled nursing facility. Cayuga Health is a member of Centralus Health, a community-based integrated delivery system.

Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve. Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong. At Cayuga Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch.

We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities. Learn more ugahealth.org.

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.

• Mission & Profession:
  Uphold the organization’s mission, vision, core values, and strategic goals while demonstrating accountability, integrity, and professionalism.
• Safety & Compliance:
  Prioritize safety and follow organizational policies, traffic laws, infection-control practices, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Patient Care:
  Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, assess and treat patients according to BLS protocols, and provide compassionate, high-quality care.
• Communication & Readiness:
  Maintain effective communication with dispatch, team members, responders, and receiving facilities while ensuring accurate documentation and ambulance/equipment readiness.
• Growth, Wellness & Team Culture:
  Pursue ongoing education and quality improvement, support personal and team well-being, and contribute to a positive, respectful, and enjoyable workplace.

• 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) CPR certification.
• Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Possess a NYS motor vehicle operator's license Class D or higher for at least the prior three years.
• Complete FEMA Independent Study Courses: IS-5.a, IS-100.c, IS-200.c, IS-700.b, IS-800.d (or most recent versions).

• Experience in a hospital-based or system-integrated EMS agency preferred.
• Associate's degree.
• Valid International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) certification.
• FEMAICS-300 and FEMA-400.

• Ability to lift, carry and balance up…