Paramedic-Full Time

Town of Trumbull; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 67,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Paramedics to join their dynamic EMS team on a full-time basis. In this vital role, you will provide high-quality pre-hospital care, responding to emergency calls with professionalism and compassion. This position offers a chance to make a real difference in the community while working in a supportive environment that values teamwork and excellence. If you are passionate about emergency medical services and ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, this opportunity is for you. Join a team where your skills and commitment to patient care will shine.

Qualifications

• Must maintain all required licenses and certifications for the position.
• 1 year of Paramedic field experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care to citizens and maintain communication with dispatchers.
• Administer basic and advanced life support in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Problem solving skills

Clinical literacy

Experience in emergency response

HIPAA compliance knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Valid and Current AHA ACLS, PALS, BLS-Provider Certifications

Valid and Current Driver’s License

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

PARAMEDIC – FULL TIME
EMS

Trumbull EMS is currently seeking dedicated and skilled Paramedics to join our team on a full-time basis. As a Paramedic, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality pre-hospital care and support to our community. We are looking for professionals who are committed to upholding our mission, vision, and values while providing compassionate care to patients in need.

Salary: $66,300 PER YEAR

General Statement of Duties
Full time paramedic is a 40 hour per week position responsible for responding and providing emergency care to citizens of Trumbull and surrounding communities when called upon. Paramedic will follow all policies and procedures to the best of their ability. Paramedic will act professional and polite when interacting with any member of the community. Paramedic is expected to work a schedule involving days, evenings, night, holidays and weekends. Shifts are bid on by full time employees but rules to bid are subject to change by director of EMS to meet the needs of the department. Paramedic will act as a team leader in absence of EMS supervisory staff. Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responding to emergency calls promptly, efficiently, and calmly, following TEMS policies and procedures.
• Administering basic and advanced life support to patients at the scene, during transport, and in pre-hospital settings, in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards.
• Adhering to all treatment and transportation protocols established by TEMS, local, and state guidelines.
• Ensuring timely and accurate completion of patient care forms, insurance forms, evaluation forms, and other required documentation.
• Maintaining communication equipment to stay in contact with dispatchers and other emergency personnel.
• Keeping all certifications, licenses, and registrations up to date and on file with the EMS Division.
• Maintain a safe and healthy workplace in accordance with all appropriate OSHA standards, company policies and local standard operating procedures.
• Presenting a clean and professional appearance and maintaining a helpful, dignified, and responsive attitude when interacting with patients, co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
• Collaborating professionally with allied health and public safety personnel to ensure excellent customer service and the highest level of patient care.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patients, employees, corporate records, and patient records and is able to communicate all pertinent patient information to medical personnel directly involved with patient care in compliance with local protocols and in accordance with Department of Public Services and HIPAA Guidelines
• Completing daily station chores, maintaining TEMS grounds in an orderly and clean fashion.
• Performing additional duties as assigned by Management Staff.
• Demonstrating an open and willing attitude, being receptive to assistance, suggestions, and assigned projects, while emphasizing the importance of community relations and staff morale.
• Being a self-starting, goal-oriented individual who sets high standards and consistently delivers on them.
• Willingness to share the importance of a positive attitude with other staff members.
• All aspects of patient movement including, but not limited to, lifting from the ground, lifting a patient while on the cot, lifting a patient in a stair chair, carrying a patient down step in a stair chair or cot, moving patients from one surface to another (cot to bed, cot to bench seat, etc.)
• Performs work related to public relations as needed, such as school demonstrations.

Physical Requirements
The following physical demands and work environment conditions are necessary to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions, both wet and dry, as well as extreme cold and heat.
• Physical demands include walking, twisting, stooping, standing, squatting, pushing, pulling, lifting, dragging, and carrying objects up to 150 lbs.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles (including potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne and airborne pathogens), toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration.
• Exposure to loud noise and high-stress situations.
• Potential involvement in potentially dangerous situations, such as dealing with violent patients.
• Irregular work schedule and hours may be required.

Supervision Received
Executive Director of Operations (Chief of EMS), EMS Supervisory Staff

Supervision Exercised
As directed by Trumbull EMS Chain of Command

Knowledge, Skill & Ability

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Outlook, and Excel).
• Working knowledge of computers and office equipment.
• Possess clinical literacy.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HIPAA compliance.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Demonstrate experience in interacting collaboratively with multiple agencies and/or authorities.
• Working knowledge of grant research and application processes.
• Must possess excellent problem solving skills.
• General familiarity with Federal and State laws and regulation pertaining to OEMS.
• Experience responding to emergency calls while in a leader capacity to assist in times of heavier call volume.

Experience & Training

• Maintains all required licenses and certifications for position.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Valid and Current AHA ACLS, PALS, BLS-Provider Certifications
• Valid and Current Driver’s License
• NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700
• Paramedics without Bridgeport Sponsor Hospital Medical Control must meet their requirements and obtain Medical Control within 90 days of hire date.

Preferred Requirements

• 1 Year Paramedic Field Experience

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

(PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS)

As an applicant for employment, you are a consumer with rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. As part of the employment process, including for determinations related to initial employment, the Town may obtain from a consumer reporting agency, a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on you as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Each applicant must successfully pass a drug test and a physical examination attesting to physical ability to perform the duties involved.

Applicants must be citizens of the United States or must present proper authorization to work in the United States by the closing date.

EOE

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