EMS- Paramedic 36 hours per week evenings and nights

BRISTOL HOSPITAL GROUP•Bristol, CT

7d•$25 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

The Paramedic performs a wide variety of patient care tasks in pre-hospital and hospital environments. The role follows standardized procedures and clinical pathways, including direct care, diagnostic testing, patient transport, and documentation. When required, the Paramedic responds to emergency medical calls by ambulance and provides first aid, emergency care, and advanced life support within authorized certification limits. In the hospital, the employee works for BH EMS and provides direct patient care according to current policies, procedures, standards of care, and established competencies. The Paramedic observes patients’ physical and emotional status, prioritizes patient care and unit activities, works within EMT-P limitations, and seeks assistance when appropriate. The role provides empathetic support to patients and families, advocates for patients, documents care accurately and promptly, and communicates pertinent observations and recommendations to the Registered Nurse, Case Manager, or physician. The Paramedic collaborates with healthcare colleagues and other emergency responders, participates in patient conferences and committees, helps orient new employees, and contributes to clinical environment improvements and ongoing professional development. Pre-hospital duties include timely ambulance response, on-site patient assessment, radio communication with medical personnel, and provision of basic, intermediate, and advanced life support. Procedures may include CPR, bandaging, splinting, oxygen and medication administration, IV fluids, intubation, vascular access, external pacing, EKG interpretation, and care for cardiac, diabetic, pregnancy-related, trauma, and other emergencies, as permitted by departmental protocols and certification. The Paramedic attends to patients during transport or drives the ambulance safely back to the hospital, then cleans and restocks the vehicle, performs designated vehicle checks, reports repair or equipment needs, and completes required call documentation. The position is full-time, 36 hours per week, with evening and night hours. The listed hourly salary range is $25.00–$44.00. The role is based in Bristol, Connecticut, and includes work in the Emergency Room and variable pre-hospital settings.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Minimum EMT-Paramedic training.
Valid Connecticut EMT-Paramedic license.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Health Care Provider CPR from the American Heart Association, Professional Rescuer CPR by the American Red Cross, or a similar program deemed appropriate by management.
Knowledge of basic patient care procedures and medical terminology.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Data entry and documentation skills.
Valid Connecticut driver’s license to operate an ambulance.
Literacy in C-Med radio operations.
Good written and oral communication skills and ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Coordination skills to coordinate multiple systems and/or EMS agencies.
Good math skills.
Mental flexibility to perform diverse patient-care duties, frequently under emergency circumstances.
Ability to perform a full range of body movements and demonstrate manual dexterity.
Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds up and down stairs and over rough terrain.
Vision corrected to comply with Connecticut driver’s license standards.
Ability to hear and distinguish heart tones, lung sounds, and bowel sounds.
Ability to distinguish odors, including sweet and sour.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in pre-hospital and hospital environments according to policies, procedures, standards of care, competencies, and clinical pathways.
Observe patients’ physical and emotional status, prioritize care and unit activities, and seek assistance when needed.
Provide psychological, emotional, or spiritual support to patients and families and act as a patient advocate.
Document patient care, safety measures, actions, and communications clearly, accurately, and promptly; complete required call and service paperwork.
Communicate patient observations, responses, needs, and recommendations to the Registered Nurse, Case Manager, physician, and other healthcare team members.
Collaborate with healthcare colleagues and coordinate activities with police, fire, and other emergency responders.
Participate in patient conferences and committees, act as a resource to peers, and assist with orientation of new employees.
Assess the clinical environment, identify improvement opportunities, and support changes that improve patient care.
Maintain professional development by evaluating learning needs, attending available workshops and seminars, completing mandatory in-service education, and attending 66% of staff meetings.
Respond promptly to emergency calls by ambulance and conduct on-site patient assessments, identifying life-threatening conditions.
Use radio communication with qualified medical personnel to relay information or receive treatment direction when appropriate.
Provide basic, intermediate, and advanced life support and emergency medical procedures within authorized certification limits and departmental protocols.
Attend to patients during return transport or drive the ambulance safely back to the hospital.
Clean and restock the ambulance, perform designated maintenance checks, and report vehicle repair or equipment replacement needs.
Complete general orientation, annual Accucheck, CPR, Fire/Safety/Infection Control education, required training programs, and unit-based competencies.