CVPH EMT - Critical Care (or Paramedic)
- Sign-on bonus up to $6,000
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $29.96–$43.44 an hour. Open emergency medical technician jobs in New York post a median of $22.75 an hour, the middle half $19.61–$27.25, across 23 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Emergency medical technicians employed in New York earn a median of $23.27 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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- Be at least 17, complete a state-approved EMT course, and pass the practical skills evaluation and a department-approved cognitive examination within two years of the end of the course.
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 45.0% · Stating an hourly rate 42.9%
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About the job
Building Name: CVPH - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
Location Address: 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh New York
Regular
Department: CVPH - EMS
Shift: Variable
Salary Range: Min $29.96 Mid $36.70 Max $43.44
Recruiter: Greg Cary
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Pre-hospital: The EMT-Paramedic functions as defined by New York State Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services certification standards. Performs all duties as outlined by local Medical Control Protocols. Hospital: The EMT-Paramedic performs various duties as outlined in the Job Description, and assists staff nurses and physicians in the treatment and care of patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the Medical Center. All ambulance calls will take priority over the assignment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school graduate or equivalent work experience, including ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.
- EMT-Paramedic certification required. Previous experience as an EMT-Paramedic preferred.
- On-line status in Mountain Lakes Region preferred.
- Meets requirements of pre-employment screening and physical.
- Holds a current U.S. Driver's license.
- Meets requirement to drive an ambulance.
External candidates with a Paramedic Certification are eligible for a Sign On Bonus of up to $6,000 (subject to tax withholdings and other terms and conditions apply)
This is a bargaining union position.
From Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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