Paramedic - FT - Day/Eve - Norwalk

Northwell Health•Norwalk, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Position at Norwalk Hospital Association Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better. Summary: To provide basic and advanced life support care to patients in the prehospital and the emergency department settings. Supervises other emergency personnel at the scene. Serves as Incident Commander or Medical Officer for mass casualty situations. Works well as a solo practitioner among volunteer EMS personal. Competent understanding of paramedic level emergency medicine with ability to deliver patient care in a sophisticated and intelligent manor.

Requirements

HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT
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

Associates or Bachelors Degree in Science.
AHA BLS
PHTLS/ITLS
TECC/TCCC
NRP

Responsibilities

Maintains less than 2 minute activation time when ambulance is available.
Evaluates scene safety, proceeds appropriately. Always follows universal precautions
Brings to patient side all equipment required, per policy
Brings all patient equipment (per P&P) with patient (on transport ambulance) on Paramedic intercepts
As appropriate for patient condition/complaint, performs a thorough and timely history and physical exam.
Develops an accurate working diagnosis.
Develops a treatment plan per service guidelines and/or medical direction, implements care plan, explains same to patient/family, monitors and documents results.
Provides patient care in the Department in consultation with the Emergency Physician and Charge Nurse.
Attends required CME/PCE and is current with CME hours, per policy.
Maintains Paramedic License at all times.
Maintains CPR, ACLS and PALS certifications at all times.
Demonstrates a desire to increase knowledge while in the Department by following patient's progress with physicians.
Had no motor vehicle accidents at which the employee was at fault.
Demonstrates knowledge of major roadways in Norwalk
Meets driving program standards per P&P.
Operates vehicles in a safe and courteous manner per P&P. Provides patients and staff with comfortable ride. Parks safely.
Immediately upon coming on duty, checks vehicles, equipment and supplies. Completes required documentation. Corrects any deficiencies identified above by restocking, cleaning, repairing, or by following prescribed notification procedures.
Reports all problems and deficiencies to EMS management immediately.
Maintains vehicle and equipment in a clean and ready state
Stows equipment per policy
Thoroughly and accurately completes all patient care records, per P&P.
Completes all other documentation per P&P.
Meets medical documentation requirements for charting per P&P.
Completes all Patient Care Documentation is a timely fashion.
Promotes positive image of Norwalk Hospital EMS in the community.
Provides educational assistance to other health care providers. Performs public education and information.
Works to resolve conflicts; demonstrates teamwork
Serves as a preceptor for paramedic adn EMT students.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.