Paramedic: Advanced Life Support & EMS Leader

Northwell Health; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwalk Hospital is seeking a CT-licensed paramedic to provide basic and advanced life support for patients in prehospital and emergency department settings. You will supervise EMS personnel at scenes and may serve as Incident Commander for mass casualty situations.

Responsibilities include delivering paramedic-level care, collaborating with physicians, and ensuring patient safety while on transport and in the department. AHA guidelines and ongoing CME are expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years' experience.
• CT Licensed Paramedic, ACLS, PALS, Valid Driver's License.
• Preferred: Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Science. AHA BLS, PHTLS/ITLS, TECC/TCCC, NRP.

Responsibilities

• To provide basic and advanced life support care to patients in the prehospital and the emergency department settings.
• Supervises other emergency personnel at the scene.
• Serves as Incident Commander or Medical Officer for mass casualty situations.
• Works well as a solo practitioner among volunteer EMS personnel.
• Competent understanding of paramedic level emergency medicine with ability to deliver patient care in a sophisticated and intelligent manner.

Skills

Paramedic license

ACLS

PALS

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s in Science (preferred)

BLS/ITLS/TECC/NRP (preferred)

Job description

Norwalk Hospital is seeking a CT-licensed paramedic to provide basic and advanced life support for patients in prehospital and emergency department settings. You will supervise EMS personnel at scenes and may serve as Incident Commander for mass casualty situations.

Responsibilities include delivering paramedic-level care, collaborating with physicians, and ensuring patient safety while on transport and in the department. AHA guidelines and ongoing CME are expected.