Emergency Medical Technician

Description

Position at Norwalk Hospital Association

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career.

Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care.

Our accolades include the following :

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• Healthgrades - America's 50 Best Hospitals
• U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment

At Norwalk Hospital, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors, you'll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because we're not just part of the community - we are its center.

Summary :

To provide basic life support care to patients in the prehospital and the emergency department settings. Competent understanding of EMT or AEMT level emergency medicine with ability to deliver patient care in a sophisticated and intelligent manor.

Responsibilities :

Maintains less than 2 minute activation time when ambulance is available. Evaluates scene safety, proceeds appropriately. Always follows universal precautions Brings to patient side all equipment required, per policy.

As appropriate for patient condition / complaint, performs a thorough and timely history and physical exam. Develops an accurate working diagnosis. Develops a treatment plan per service guidelines and / or medical direction, implements care plan, explains same to patient / family, monitors and documents results. Provides patient care in the Department under the direction of the EMS Supervisor, in consultation with the Emergency Physician and Charge Nurse.

Attends required CME / PCE and is current with CME hours, per policy. Maintains EMT certification at all times. Maintains CPR certification at all times. Demonstrates a desire to increase knowledge while in the Department by following patient's progress with physicians.

Had no motor vehicle accidents at which the employee was at fault. Demonstrates knowledge of major roadways in Norwalk Meets driving program standards per P&P. Operates vehicles in a safe and courteous manner per P&P. Provides patients and staff with comfortable ride. Parks safely.

Immediately upon coming on duty, checks vehicles, equipment and supplies. Completes required documentation. Corrects any deficiencies identified above by restocking, cleaning, repairing, or by following prescribed notification procedures. Reports all problems and deficiencies to EMS management immediately. Maintains vehicle and equipment in a clean and ready state Stows equipment per policy

Thoroughly and accurately completes all patient care records, per P&P. documentation, paperwork Criteria Completes all other forms per P&P. documentation. Meets medical documentation requirements for charting per P&P. documentation. Completes all Patient Care Documentation is a timely fashion.

Promotes positive image of Norwalk Hospital EMS in the community. Provides educational assistance to other health care providers. Performs public education and information. Works to resolve conflicts; demonstrates teamwork. Serves as a preceptor for EMT students.

Other information :

Require High School graduate. Connecticut EMS certification or licensure equal or greater than Emergency Medical Technician required. 2 years recent equivalent field experience working with Paramedics in a urban, 911 high volume system.

Minimum Experienc two years

Desired : Must have exceptionally strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to remain calm and take control of chaotic situations while establishing treatment and situational priorities. Must maintain at all times : Connecticut EMS certification or Licensure equal or greater than Emergency Medical Technician, and BLS / CPR 'certification'. Preferred certifications included; PHTLS, PEPP, GEMS and CEVO (or similar emergency vehicle operator's course). Must maintain a valid driver's license.

With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!