Paramedic I - FT - Danbury

Nuvance Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 36,478 - 69,555; Full time

Job summary

Nuvance Health in Danbury, Connecticut is seeking a skilled Paramedic to provide advanced pre-hospital emergency care. The role involves administering care to sick or injured individuals and collaborating with the Emergency Room staff to ensure smooth operations.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and be CT Licensed Paramedics. A minimum of two years of experience is required, along with ACLS and PALS certifications. This position offers significant physical responsibilities and a competitive hourly wage ranging from $26.48 to $50.49.

Qualifications

• CT Licensed Paramedic with ACLS and PALS certification.
• Minimum two years’ experience required.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Administers advanced/basic pre-hospital emergency care.
• Maintains equipment for constant readiness.
• Assists Emergency Room staff with daily operations.

Skills

Advanced Life Support Skills

Emergency Medical Care

Patient Assessment

Team Collaboration

Education

High School graduate

Associates Degree in Science

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Tools

Emergency Medical Equipment

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

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.

Education

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: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Credentials: ACLS,PALS,PARAMEDIC

Company: WCHN Affiliates

Org Unit: 650

Department: Nuvance Health Ambulance

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $26.48 - $50.49 Hourly