Paramedic I - FT

WCHN Affiliates • Danbury, CT

20d • $26 - $50

About The Position

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

Requirements

• High School graduate.
• Minimum two years’ experience.
• CT Licensed Paramedic
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Valid Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Science.
• AHA BLS
• PHTLS/ITLS
• TECC/TCCC
• NRP.

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.
• Periodically (every thirty days) reviews ALS progress report with quality assurance and paramedic preceptor.
• Continually prepares for upgrade to Paramedic 1 level B.
• Fulfills all other EMS contractual obligations.
• Performs at least 2 intubations.
• Rides third with approved preceptor for at least twenty ALS calls.
• Fulfills all sponsor hospital medical control and requirements.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position and performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees