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About The Position

Requirements

• 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

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s 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 in 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 and EMT students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.