Emergency Department- Paramedic- 32hr

Connecticut Children's

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Paramedic provides patient/ family centered care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse when performing technical care procedures in the Emergency Department and operates under the supervision of the Operational Medical Director when in the role of transport Paramedic or call taker. Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary, self-managed work team using a holistic, caring approach to patient care. Performs delegated aspects of age-appropriate patient care and technical patient care skills including basic rehabilitation, phlebotomy, respiratory therapy and EKG under the RN direction. Reinforces patient/family teaching provided by the RN. When working in the capacity of a member of the transport team works as a member of the multidisciplinary care team providing advanced skills as delegated by the operational medical control physician in accordance with established protocols and guidelines. All patient care is provided in accordance with CCMC and Emergency Department policies and procedures.

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.

Requirements

• Paramedic certification
• Basic rehabilitation skills
• Phlebotomy skills
• Respiratory therapy skills
• EKG skills
• Ability to work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse
• Ability to work under the supervision of the Operational Medical Director
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary, self-managed work team
• Ability to perform age-appropriate patient care
• Ability to perform technical patient care skills
• Ability to reinforce patient/family teaching
• Ability to provide advanced skills as delegated by the operational medical control physician
• Knowledge of established protocols and guidelines
• Adherence to CCMC and Emergency Department policies and procedures

Responsibilities

• Provides patient/family centered care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse when performing technical care procedures in the Emergency Department.
• Operates under the supervision of the Operational Medical Director when in the role of transport Paramedic or call taker.
• Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary, self-managed work team using a holistic, caring approach to patient care.
• Performs delegated aspects of age-appropriate patient care and technical patient care skills including basic rehabilitation, phlebotomy, respiratory therapy and EKG under the RN direction.
• Reinforces patient/family teaching provided by the RN.
• Works as a member of the multidisciplinary care team providing advanced skills as delegated by the operational medical control physician in accordance with established protocols and guidelines when working as a member of the transport team.
• Provides all patient care in accordance with CCMC and Emergency Department policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed