Emergency Medical Technician - FT - Danbury

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health Ambulance CT is hiring for emergency medical transport roles in Danbury, CT. The EMT-CT licensed technician will administer pre-hospital care, transport patients, and maintain readiness of equipment. A valid CT driver's license and BLS/CPR certification are required, with a minimum of six months experience.

Desirable PALS/ACLS/PHTLS certifications. Position involves on-site service with emphasis on safety, documentation, and adherence to CME requirements where applicable.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Current/valid CT driver's license required.
• EMT-CT license required.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• Compliance with drug screening; CME records maintenance for advanced staff; CT DPH license details.
• Minimum six months experience; certifications in PALS/ACLS/PHTLS desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administers pre-hospital emergency and non-emergent care and transportation services.
• Safely fulfills all patient care responsibilities related to patient conveyance.
• Document patient conveyance details promptly per guidelines.
• Maintain equipment in ready state.
• Operate vehicles safely for patient conveyance.
• Provide high-quality medical transportation to wheelchair and livery patients.

Skills

Driver's license

EMT Certification

Education

High School diploma

EMT - CT license

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Description

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:

Description

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. Administer emergent and non-emergent out of hospital care and transportation services to sick or injured persons.

Responsibilities

• Administers pre-hospital emergency and non-emergent care and transportation services to sick or injured persons.
• Safely fulfills all patient care responsibilities associated with patient conveyance
• Document specific details of the patient conveyance in a timely, complete manner following specific best practice guidelines.
• Safely maintains equipment for constant state of readiness.
• Operates vehicles safely while performing all matters in relation to patient conveyance
• Provide high-quality medical transportation to wheelchair and livery patients as necessary.
• On-time completion of required CME/Educational material as assigned by the service.
• May participate in orientation and training of new employees.
• Maintains crew quarters.
• May participate in training of students who perform practical rotations through EMS system
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains internal and external cleanliness of vehicles and associated equipment
• Recommends changes to lead staff to ensure smooth operation of EMS system

Required

• High School diploma
• Current / valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Connecticut
• EMT - CT current license
• BLS/CPR - Certification from American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Compliance with random drug screening program. AHA, ARC or NSC BLS CPR (or CPR-Instructor) certificate that has not reached the recommended renewal date. On-time completion of required CME/Educational material as assigned by the service. For advanced staff with primary medical control affiliation through DH EMS: Submission of CME records by annual due date, and maintenance of medical control authorization from Danbury Hospital*. For advanced staff with primary medical control affiliation through another service: Maintain medical control authorization from Danbury Hospital*. License: Current valid CT DPH certification at EMT and/or AEMT level (Hospital does not recognize any “grace” period - must not have reached the expiration date of certification on card). Current Basic license with 0 to 6 months experience at level 1. Current EMT- Intermediate license with 6 months to 1 year experience at level 2.
• Minimum Experience: six months
• Desired: Certification in PALS, ACLS, PHTLS, hazardous materials awareness, EVOC.

Working Conditions

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Significant occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: WCHN Affiliates
Org Unit: 650
Department: Northwell Health Ambulance CT
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $19.54 - $37.94 Hourly