Paramedic

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

• Maintains less than 2 minute activation time when ambulance is available. Evaluates scene safety and proceeds appropriately. Always follows universal precautions. Brings all required equipment to patient side as per policy.
• Performs a thorough and timely history and physical exam as appropriate for patient condition/complaint. Develops an accurate working diagnosis and treatment plan per service guidelines and/or medical direction. Implements care plan, explains to patient/family, monitors and documents results. Provides patient care in the Department in consultation with the Emergency Physician and Charge Nurse.
• Attends required CME/PCE and maintains current CME hours per policy. Maintains Paramedic License at all times. Maintains CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications at all times. Demonstrates a desire to increase knowledge while in the Department by following patient progress with physicians.
• Demonstrates no motor vehicle accidents at which the employee was onstrates knowledge of major roadways in Norwalk and meets driving program standards per policy. Operates vehicles safely and courteously. Provides patients and staff with a comfortable ride and parks safely.
• Immediately upon coming on duty, checks vehicles, equipment, and supplies. Completes required documentation. Corrects any deficiencies by restocking, cleaning, repairing, or following notification procedures. Reports all problems and deficiencies to EMS management immediately. Maintains vehicle and equipment in a clean and ready state. Stows equipment per policy.
• Thoroughly and accurately completes all patient care records per policy. Completes all other documentation per policy. Meets medical documentation requirements for charting. Provides Patient Care Documentation in a timely fashion.
• Promotes a positive image of Norwalk Hospital EMS in the community. Provides educational assistance to other healthcare providers. Performs public education and information. Resolves conflicts, demonstrates teamwork, and serves as a preceptor for paramedic and EMT students.

• 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 or Bachelor's Degree in Science. AHA BLS, PHTLS/ITLS, TECC/TCCC, NRP.

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coordination & finger dexterity. Occupational: significant occupational risk.

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

PARAMEDIC, ACLS, PALS

Entry level

Other

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

Location:

Norwalk, CT