Paramedic I - FT - Danbury

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Northwell Health’s EMS partner, WCHN Affiliates, seeks a CT-licensed paramedic for pre-hospital emergency care. The role requires ACLS and PALS certifications, with a goal of advancing to Paramedic 1. You will support EMS operations, training, and clinical documentation on an hourly, frontline basis.

Minimum two years EMS experience and a high school diploma are required; an associate or science degree is preferred. A valid driver’s license is also required.

Qualifications

• CT licensed paramedic with ACLS and PALS certifications.
• High School graduate; EMS experience required.
• Minimum two years' EMS experience.

Responsibilities

• Administers advanced/basic pre-hospital emergency care to sick or injured persons.
• Maintains equipment for constant state of readiness.
• May participate in orientation and training of new employees.
• Assists Emergency Room staff with daily operations or administration of care.
• Recommends changes to lead staff to ensure smooth operation of EMS system.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position and performs all other duties as assigned.
• Performs at least 2 intubations and completes ALS clinical documentation.

Skills

CT Licensed Paramedic

ACLS

PALS

Driver's License

Education

High School diploma

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Science

Job 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

Administers pre-hospital care to sick or injured persons. Fully demonstrates proficiency and completion of each EMT level function.

Responsibilities

• Administers advanced/basic pre-hospital emergency care to sick or injured persons.
• Maintains equipment for constant state of readiness.
• May participate in orientation and training of new employees.
• May participate in training of students who perform practical rotations through EMS system.
• Assists Emergency Room staff with daily operations or administration of care.
• Recommends changes to lead staff to ensure smooth operation of EMS system.
• Maintains crew quarters.
• Has successfully completed twenty Advanced Life Support Calls while riding third with approved Paramedic Preceptor/Mentor.
• Performs all ALS patient interviews, skills, and documentation while under direct supervision of preceptor.
• Completes required ALS clinical observation forms.
• Periodically (every thirty days) reviews ALS progress report with quality assurance and paramedic preceptor.
• Continually prepares for upgrade to Paramedic 1 level B.
• Fulfills all other EMS contractual obligations.
• Performs at least 2 intubations.
• Rides third with approved preceptor for at least twenty ALS calls.
• Fulfills all sponsor hospital medical control and requirements.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position and performs all other duties as assigned.

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: 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: Nuvance Health Ambulance

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.