• Paramedic I - FT

    Nuvance Health (Danbury, CT)


    *Description*

    Summary:

    Administers pre-hospital care to sick or injured persons. Fully demonstrates proficiency and completion of each EMT level function.

    Responsibilities:

    1. Administers advanced/basic pre-hospital emergency care to sick or injured persons.

    2. Maintains equipment for constant state of readiness.

    3. May participate in orientation and training of new employees.

    4. May participate in training of students who perform practical rotations through EMS system.

    5. Assists Emergency Room staff with daily operations or administration of care.

    6. Recommends changes to lead staff to ensure smooth operation of EMS system.

    7. Maintains crew quarters.

    8. Has successfully completed twenty Advanced Life Support Calls while riding third with approved Paramedic Preceptor/Mentor.

    9. Performs all ALS patient interviews, skills, and documentation while under direct supervision of preceptor.

    10. Completes required ALS clinical observation forms.

    11. Periodically (every thirty days) reviews ALS progress report with quality assurance and paramedic preceptor.

    12. Continually prepares for upgrade to Paramedic 1 level B.

    13. Fulfills all other EMS contractual obligations.

    14. Performs at least 2 intubations.

    15. Rides third with approved preceptor for at least twenty ALS calls.

    16. Fulfills all sponsor hospital medical control and requirements.

    17. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position and performs all other duties as assigned.

     

    Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

    Other Information:

    Required: High School graduate. Minimum two years’ experience.

     

    CT Licensed Paramedic, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Valid Driver’s License.

     

    Preferred: Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Science. AHA BLS, PHTLS/ITLS, TECC/TCCC, NRP.

    Working Conditions:

    Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

    Occupational: Significant occupational risk

    Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

     

    Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

     

    Credentials:ACLS,PALS,PARAMEDIC

     

    Company: WCHN Affiliates

     

    Org Unit: 650

     

    Department: Nuvance Health Ambulance

    Exempt: No

    Salary Range: $25.70 - $47.72 Hourly

     

    We are an equal opportunity employer

     

    Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

     

    We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.