Paramedic 1

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York - plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates,

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.

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.

Location : Danbury-24 Hospital Ave

Work Type : Per Diem

Standard Hours : 8.00

FTE : 0.010000

Work Schedule : Day / Eve 8 & 12

Work Shift : Variable Day / Eve / Night / Weekends

Org Unit : 650

Department : Nuvance Health Ambulance

Exempt : No

Grade : S8

Pay rate : $35 / hour

Working conditions : Essential :

• Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
• Significant occupational risk
• Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
• Significant exposure to dirt, odor, noise, human waste, etc.

EOE, including disability / vets.

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 of 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 assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.