PARAMEDIC

4 weeks ago


Norwalk CT USA, United States Nuvance Health Full time
40 Hour Day 8/12 hour shifts

Rate: 29.87 and above based on years of experience.

Summary:

To provide basic and advanced life support care to patients in the prehospital and the emergency department settings. Supervises other emergency personnel at the scene. Serves as Incident Commander or Medical Officer for mass casualty situations. Works well as a solo practitioner among volunteer EMS personal. Competent understanding of paramedic level emergency medicine with ability to deliver patient care in a sophisticated and intelligent manor.

Responsibilities:

1. Clinical- Patient Care Criteria A: Maintains less than 2 minute activation time when ambulance is available. Clinical- Patient Care Criteria B: Evaluates scene safety, proceeds appropriately. Always follows universal precautions Clinical- Patient Care Criteria C: Brings to patient side all equipment required, per policy) Clinical- Patient Care Criteria D: Brings all patient equipment (per P&P) with patient (on transport ambulance) on Paramedic interecepts

2. Clinical- Patient Care Criteria A: As appropriate for patient condition/complaint, performs a thorough and timely history and physical exam. Clinical- Patient Care Criteria B: Develops an accurate working diagnosis. Clinical- Patient Care Criteria C: Develops a treatment plan per service guidelines and/or medical direction, implements care plan, explains same to patient/family, monitors and documents results. Clinical- Patient Care Criteria D: Provides patient care in the Department in consultation with the Emergency Physician and Charge Nurse.

3. Medical Education Criteria A: Attends required CME/PCE and is current with CME hours, per policy. Medical Education Criteria B: Maintains Paramedic License at all times. Medical Education Criteria C: Maintains CPR, ACLS and PALS certifications at all times. Medical Education Criteria D: Demonstrates a desire to increase knowledge while in the Department by following patient's progress with physicians.

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

5. Equipment/Supplies Criteria A: 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. Equipment/Supplies Criteria B: Reports all problems and deficiencies to EMS management immediately. Equipment/Supplies Criteria C: Maintains vehicle and equipment in a clean and ready state Equipment/Supplies Criteria D: Stows equipment per policy

6. Patient Care Documentation Criteria A: Thoroughly and accurately completes all patient care records, per P&P. Patient Care Documentation Criteria B: Completes all other documentation per P&P. Patient Care Documentation Criteria C: Meets medical documentation requirements for charting per P&P. Patient Care Documentation Criteria D: Completes all Patient Care Documentation is a timely fashion.

7. Professionalism Criteria A: Promotes positive image of Norwalk Hospital EMS in the community. Professionalism Criteria B: Provides educational assistance to other health care providers. Performs public education and information. Professionalism Criteria C: Works to resolve conflicts; demonstrates teamwork Professionalism Criteria D: Serves as a preceptor for paramedic adn EMT students.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

9. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

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: Norwalk-34 Maple St

Work Type: Full-Time

Standard Hours: 40.00

FTE: 1.000000

Work Schedule: Day 8 & 12

Work Shift: Shifts can vary based on needs of department.

Org Unit: 349

Department: Ambulance Norwalk

Exempt: No

Grade: S8

Salary Range:

$24.9186 - $46.2774 Hourly

Credentials:

Essential:

* Paramedic
* Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
* Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Education:

Essential:

* HS Graduate or Equivalent

Working conditions:

Essential:

* Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
* Significant occupational risk
* Extremely heavy effort. May exert > 125 lbs. of 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.
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