Emergency Medical Technician - PRN - Norwalk

Northwell Health; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwalk Hospital Association in Norwalk, CT is seeking EMS personnel to provide basic life support care in prehospital and emergency department settings. The role requires EMT certification, CPR, and a valid driver’s license, along with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to remain calm in chaotic situations.

You will work under medical direction with a focus on patient safety and timely care. Key duties include rapid scene evaluation, preparing and delivering care per policy, completing

Qualifications

• Connecticut EMS certification or licensure equal or greater than EMT required.
• 2 years recent field experience in urban 911 system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic life support care in prehospital and ED settings.
• Perform thorough history and physical exams as appropriate to patient condition.
• Develop treatment plans per service guidelines and medical direction.
• Document patient care and ensure compliance with policies.
• Maintain vehicle/equipment readiness and safety, following PPE and safety rules.
• Promote teamwork, professionalism, and education of others as needed.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Skills

EMT Certification

CPR Certification

Driver's license

Education

HS Diploma or GED

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.

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.

Flat Rate: $26.52

Summary

To provide basic life support care to patients in the prehospital and the emergency department settings. Competent understanding of EMT or AEMT level emergency medicine with ability to deliver patient care in a sophisticated and intelligent manor.

Responsibilities

• Clinical- Patient Care Criteria A: Maintains less than 2 minute activation time when ambulance is available. Clinical- Patient Care Criteria B: Evaluates scene safety, proceeds appropriately. Always follows universal precautions Clinical- Patient Care Criteria C: Brings to patient side all equipment required, per policy
• Clinical- Patient Care Criteria A: As appropriate for patient condition/complaint, performs a thorough and timely history and physical exam. Clinical- Patient Care Criteria B: Develops an accurate working diagnosis. Clinical- Patient Care Criteria C: Develops a treatment plan per service guidelines and/or medical direction, implements care plan, explains same to patient/family, monitors and documents results. Clinical- Patient Care Criteria D: Provides patient care in the Department under the direction of the EMS Supervisor, in consultation with the Emergency Physician and Charge Nurse.
• medical education Criteria A: Attends required CME/PCE and is current with CME hours, per policy. medical education Criteria B: Maintains EMT certification at all times. medical education Criteria C: Maintains CPR certification at all times. medical education Criteria D: Demonstrates a desire to increase knowledge while in the Department by following patient's progress with physicians.
• vehicle operation Criteria A: Had no motor vehicle accidents at which the employee was at fault. vehicle operation Criteria B: Demonstrates knowledge of major roadways in Norwalk vehicle operation Criteria C: Meets driving program standards per P&P. vehicle operation Criteria D: Operates vehicles in a safe and courteous manner per P&P. Provides patients and staff with comfortable ride. Parks safely.
• Equipment/Supplies Criteria A: 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. Equipment/Supplies Criteria B: Reports all problems and deficiencies to EMS management immediately. Equipment/Supplies Criteria C: Maintains vehicle and equipment in a clean and ready state Equipment/Supplies Criteria D: Stows equipment per policy
• documentation, paperwork Criteria A: Thoroughly and accurately completes all patient care records, per P&P. documentation, paperwork Criteria B: Completes all other forms per P&P. documentation, paperwork Criteria C: Meets medical documentation requirements for charting per P&P. documentation, paperwork Criteria D: Completes all Patient Care Documentation is a timely fashion.
• professionalism Criteria A: Promotes positive image of Norwalk Hospital EMS in the community. professionalism Criteria B: Provides educational assistance to other health care providers. Performs public education and information. professionalism Criteria C: Works to resolve conflicts; demonstrates teamwork. professionalism Criteria D: Serves as a preceptor for EMT students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Education

HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Other Information

Required: High School graduate. Connecticut EMS certification or licensure equal or greater than Emergency Medical Technician required. 2 years recent equivalent field experience working with Paramedics in a urban, 911 high volume system. Minimum Experience: two years Desired: Must have exceptionally strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to remain calm and take control of chaotic situations while establishing treatment and situational priorities. Must maintain at all times: Connecticut EMS certification or Licensure equal or greater than Emergency Medical Technician, and BLS/CPR 'certification'. Preferred certifications included; PHTLS, PEPP, GEMS and CEVO (or similar emergency vehicle operator’s course). Must maintain a valid driver's license.

Working Conditions

Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc. Credentials: BLS,CPR,EMS INSTRUCTOR

Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 349

Department: Ambulance Norwalk

Exempt: No