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Paramedic Technician

2 months ago

Danbury, Connecticut, United States Nuvance Health Full time

Position Overview:

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is responsible for delivering both urgent and non-urgent medical care and transportation services to individuals experiencing health crises or injuries.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Provide pre-hospital emergency and non-emergency medical care and transport services to patients.
  2. Ensure the safe and effective management of all patient care duties during transport.
  3. Document patient transport details accurately and promptly, adhering to established best practices.
  4. Maintain equipment in a state of readiness for immediate use.
  5. Operate emergency vehicles safely while managing patient transport duties.
  6. Deliver high-quality medical transportation services to patients requiring wheelchair or livery assistance.
  7. Complete all assigned continuing medical education (CME) and training materials punctually.
  8. Assist in the orientation and training of new team members.
  9. Keep crew quarters organized and well-maintained.
  10. Participate in the training of students during their practical rotations within the EMS system.
  11. Adhere to all compliance requirements associated with the role.
  12. Perform additional duties as assigned.
  13. Ensure cleanliness of vehicles and medical equipment, both internally and externally.
  14. Propose operational improvements to enhance the efficiency of the EMS system.

Qualifications:

Required: High School diploma; valid motor vehicle operator's license in Connecticut; compliance with random drug screening; current BLS CPR certification; timely completion of required CME materials.

For advanced EMTs: Maintain medical control authorization from designated hospitals; submit CME records by due dates.

Licensure: Valid CT DPH certification at EMT and/or AEMT level; current Basic license with 0-6 months experience; current EMT-Intermediate license with 6 months to 1 year experience.

Experience: Minimum of six months in a related role.

Preferred: Certifications in PALS, ACLS, PHTLS, hazardous materials awareness, and EVOC.

Working Conditions:

Manual Skills: Requires manual dexterity and coordination.

Occupational Risks: Involves significant occupational hazards.

Physical Demands: Requires heavy physical effort, potentially lifting up to 50 lbs.

Environment: Exposure to various environmental factors including dirt, odors, and noise.

Company: Nuvance Health

Department: Ambulance Services

Salary: $34.14 per hour

Nuvance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification protected under applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on our operations.