Paramedic I - FT - Danbury

WCHN Affiliates•Danbury, CT

96d•$26 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

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

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.