EMS- Paramedic 36 hours per week evenings and nights

Bristol Hospital Group•Bristol, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paramedic performs a wide variety of patient-care tasks in pre-hospital and hospital environments, following standardized clinical pathways and current policies, procedures, and standards of care. In the hospital, the role provides direct patient care as an employee of BH EMS, observes and reports patients’ physical and emotional status, documents care, supports patients and families, and communicates with the healthcare team. The Paramedic works within EMT-P authorization and competencies, seeks assistance when needed, advocates for patients, and participates in patient conferences, committees, peer support, and orientation of new employees. The role also supports improvements to the clinical environment and maintains personal development and required competencies. When responding to emergency calls, the Paramedic assesses patients at the scene, communicates with qualified medical personnel as appropriate, and provides basic, intermediate, and advanced life support within authorized protocols. Procedures may include CPR, oxygen, bandaging, splinting, medication and IV-fluid administration, advanced examinations, intubation, pacing, intraosseous infusion, and EKG interpretation. The Paramedic coordinates with police, fire, and other responders and attends to patients during transport or drives the ambulance safely back to the hospital. After responses, the Paramedic cleans and restocks the ambulance, performs designated vehicle checks, reports repair or equipment needs, and completes required documentation. The position is listed as 36 hours per week, with evenings and nights. The work includes a normal patient-care environment, including the Emergency Room, and pre-hospital settings that may involve variable conditions, extreme temperatures and lighting, noise, fumes, dirt, water, and hazards at fire, accident, and disaster sites.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Minimum EMT-Paramedic training.
Valid Connecticut EMT license.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Valid Connecticut driver's license to operate an ambulance.
Knowledge of basic patient-care procedures and medical terminology.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Data-entry and documentation skills.
Literacy in C-Med radio operations.
Complete general orientation and all training programs required by Bristol Hospital EMS, LLC, as well as annual Accucheck, CPR, Fire/Safety/Infection Control education and other required unit-based competencies.
Health Care Provider CPR certification from the American Heart Association, Professional Rescuer CPR from the American Red Cross, or a similar program deemed appropriate by management.
Ability to communicate well in writing and orally, follow written and oral instructions, coordinate multiple systems and EMS agencies, and perform required math.
Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including significant walking, bending, stooping, patient lifting and positioning; manual dexterity and full-range body movement; lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds up and down stairs and over rough terrain; vision meeting Connecticut driver's license standards; and hearing heart, lung, and bowel sounds and distinguishing odors.

Nice To Haves

Six to twelve months of related experience is desirable but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in hospital and pre-hospital settings according to established policies, procedures, competencies, and standards of care.
Observe patients’ physical and emotional status, prioritize care and unit activities, and seek assistance when appropriate.
Support patients’ and families’ psychological, emotional, or spiritual needs and act as a patient advocate.
Document patient care, safety measures, actions, and communications accurately, clearly, concisely, and promptly.
Communicate patient observations, needs, responses, and recommendations to the Registered Nurse, Case Manager, or physician, and collaborate with healthcare team members.
Participate in patient conferences and committees, serve as a resource to peers, assist with new-employee orientation, and identify opportunities to improve the clinical environment.
Maintain required competencies, attend mandatory education and in-service training, attend 66% of staff meetings, and develop plans to address learning needs.
Respond promptly to emergency calls and assess patients on scene, recognizing symptoms and conditions that require immediate action.
Provide basic, intermediate, and advanced life support and emergency medical procedures within authorized certification limits and departmental protocols.
Coordinate emergency-response activities with police, fire, and other responders; communicate with qualified medical personnel by radio when appropriate.
Attend to patients during transport or drive the ambulance safely and promptly back to the hospital.
Clean and restock the ambulance; perform designated vehicle checks and maintenance; report vehicle repairs and damaged or questionable equipment.
Complete and process required forms and paperwork related to calls and services rendered.