Paramedic (per diem)

Hartford Healthcare • Torrington, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common\: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network and provide critical support to our community in picturesque Northwestern Connecticut. Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut. At Charlotte Hungerford, you will work in a small community setting, where neighbors are helping neighbors, yet you will still enjoy all the benefits and opportunities that come along with being part of a large health system. CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment. The Paramedic provides direct effective patient care to patients in the Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Paramedic primary service area. Must be able to respond safely while operating emergency vehicle and demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to care for a variety of patient groups in the Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support setting.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Successful completion of Department of Transportation Paramedic Curriculum
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Paramedic in busy 911 systems
• CT Paramedic License
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Critical Care Paramedic or Flight Paramedic Certification within 1 year of hire

Nice To Haves

• Critical Care Certification
• Nationally Registered Paramedic
• Bi-Lingual

Responsibilities

• provide direct effective patient care to patients
• respond safely while operating emergency vehicle
• demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to care for a variety of patient groups in the Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support setting

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees