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Requirements
- Maintains less than 2 minute activation time when ambulance is available.
- Evaluates scene safety, proceeds appropriately.
- Always follows universal precautions.
- Brings to patient side all equipment required, per policy
- Brings all patient equipment (per P&P) with patient (on transport ambulance) on Paramedic intercepts.
- As appropriate for patient condition/complaint, performs a thorough and timely history and physical exam.
- Develops an accurate working diagnosis.
- Develops a treatment plan per service guidelines and/or medical direction, implements care plan, explains same 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 is current with 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's progress with physicians.
- Had no motor vehicle accidents at which the employee was at fault.
- Demonstrates knowledge of major roadways in Norwalk
- Meets driving program standards per P&P.
- Operates vehicles in a safe and courteous manner per P&P.
- Provides patients and staff with comfortable ride.
- Parks safely.
- 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.
- 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 P&P.
- Completes all other documentation per P&P.
- Meets medical documentation requirements for charting per P&P.
- Completes all Patient Care Documentation is a timely fashion.
- Promotes positive image of Norwalk Hospital EMS in the community.
- Provides educational assistance to other health care providers.
- Performs public education and information.
- Works to resolve conflicts; demonstrates teamwork
- Serves as a preceptor for paramedic and EMT students.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
