Paramedic Full Time

Norwalk Hospital Association • Norwalk, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.
Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care.
Our accolades include the following:
The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
Healthgrades - America’s 50 Best Hospitals
U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment
At Norwalk Hospital, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because we’re not just part of the community – we are its center.
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 manner.

Requirements

• High School graduate.
• Minimum two years of experience.
• CT Licensed Paramedic
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Valid Drivers 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 interecepts.
• 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. B: 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. B: Completes all other documentation per P&P. Meets medical documentation requirements for charting per P&P. D: 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 D: Serves as a preceptor for paramedic adn EMT students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED