Paramedic

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.

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.

Location : Danbury-24 Hospital Ave

Work Type : PRN

Standard Hours : 0.01

Work Schedule : Day / Eve 8 & 12

Work Shift : Variable Day / Eve / Night / Weekends

Department : Nuvance Health Ambulance

Salary Range :

$22.2500 - $41.3200 Hourly

Credentials : Essential :

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• Paramedic