Paramedic

Summary

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

Responsibilities

• Administers advanced/basic pre-hospital emergency care to sick or injured persons.
• Maintains equipment for constant state of readiness.
• May participate in orientation and training of new employees.
• May participate in training of students who perform practical rotations through EMS system.
• Assists Emergency Room staff with daily operations or administration of care.
• Recommends changes to lead staff to ensure smooth operation of EMS system.
• Maintains crew quarters.
• Has successfully completed twenty Advanced Life Support Calls while riding third with approved Paramedic Preceptor/Mentor.
• Performs all ALS patient interviews, skills, and documentation while under direct supervision of preceptor.
• 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