Paramedic - FT - Day/Eve - Norwalk

Northwell Health; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 75,875,000 - 144,674,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life and AD&D Insurance

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Team Member Discounts

Job summary

Northwell Health in Norwalk, CT seeks a CT-licensed paramedic to provide basic and advanced life support in prehospital and emergency department settings. You will supervise EMS personnel at the scene and may serve as Incident Commander for mass casualty incidents.

The role requires maintaining CME hours, Paramedic license, ACLS/PALS certifications, and a valid driver’s license. A preferred science degree and additional certifications (BLS, PHTLS/ITLS, TECC/TCCC, NRP) are advantageous.

Qualifications

• High School graduate.
• CT Licensed Paramedic with current ACLS and PALS.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Preferred: Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Science and additional certifications (AHA BLS, PHTLS/ITLS, TECC/TCCC, NRP).

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and advanced life support in prehospital and emergency department settings.
• Supervise other EMS personnel at the scene and serve as Incident Commander for mass casualty situations.
• Develop treatment plans per service guidelines and medical direction; implement and document care.
• Attend CME/PCE and maintain Paramedic license, CPR, ACLS and PALS certifications.
• Maintain patient care documentation thoroughly and timely.
• Promote professionalism and act as a preceptor for EMS students.

Education

HS Grad/Equivalent

CT Licensed Paramedic

ACLS

PALS

Driver's License

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Science

AHA BLS

PHTLS/ITLS

TECC/TCCC

NRP

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

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 personal. Competent understanding of paramedic level emergency medicine with ability to deliver patient care in a sophisticated and intelligent manor.

Responsibilities

1. 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 D: Brings all patient equipment (per P&P) with patient (on transport ambulance) on Paramedic interecepts

2. 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 in consultation with the Emergency Physician and Charge Nurse.

3. Medical Education Criteria A: Attends required CME/PCE and is current with CME hours, per policy. Medical Education Criteria B: Maintains Paramedic License at all times. Medical Education Criteria C: Maintains CPR, ACLS and PALS certifications at all times. Medical Education Criteria D: Demonstrates a desire to increase knowledge while in the Department by following patient's progress with physicians.

4. 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.

5. 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

6. Patient Care Documentation Criteria A: Thoroughly and accurately completes all patient care records, per P&P. Patient Care Documentation Criteria B: Completes all other documentation per P&P. Patient Care Documentation Criteria C: Meets medical documentation requirements for charting per P&P. Patient Care Documentation Criteria D: Completes all Patient Care Documentation is a timely fashion.

7. 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 paramedic adn EMT students.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

9. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Education Skills Experience

HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Other Information

Required: High School graduate. Minimum two years� experience.

CT Licensed Paramedic, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Valid Driver�s License.

Preferred: Associate�s or Bachelor�s Degree in Science. AHA BLS, PHTLS/ITLS, TECC/TCCC, NRP.

Working Conditions

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort:

Physical Environment

Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Credentials:PARAMEDIC,ACLS,PALS

Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 349

Department: Ambulance Norwalk

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $26.48 - $50.49 Hourly

Available benefits include: Paid Time Off (PTO); Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Account; 401(k) Retirement Plan; Basic Life and AD&D insurance; Wellness Programs; Employee Assistance Program; and Team Member Discounts. Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status, or citizenship status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, their or their dependent’s sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.