Paramedic

Yale New Haven Health

  • New London, CT
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job Description:OverviewTo be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.Under the supervision of the Manager, Emergency Services and the Clinical Coordinator/Chief paramedic. the L+M Transport Paramedic is responsible for providing safe ambulance transportation and patient care for patients.EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
  • 1. Establishes a professional rapport with patients and staff.
  • 2. Collaborates with other pre-hospital team members to assure that appropriate level of treatment is performed.
  • 3. Transfer patients to the emergency department of a hospital or other healthcare facility.
  • 4. Respond to 911 calls for emergency medical assistance.
  • 5. Report their observations and treatment to physicians, nurses, or other healthcare facility staff.
  • 6. Document medical care given to patients.
  • 7. Acts as a role model in area of expertise and professional practice by being self-directed, self-motivated, maintaining expertise and promoting the emergency medical services system.
  • 8. Facilitates and models development of critical thinking, problem solving and communications skills among the students.
  • 9. Maintains current knowledge of relevant issues, trends, and practices in the area of emergency medical services.
  • 10. Promotes professional self-development
  • 11. Assess a patient's condition and determine a course of treatment.
  • 12. Provides advanced life support care at the Paramedic level
  • 13. Provide oversite of non-paramedic personnel on assigned unit.
  • 14. Supports leadership in ensuring that excellent customer service standards are met.
  • 15. Reinforces behaviors consistent with customer service standards.
  • 16. Transport patients safely in an ambulance.
  • 17. Operates an emergency vehicle in a safe manner consistent with YNHHS policies.
  • 18. Adheres to all applicable state EMS protocols, sponsor hospital guidelines, and YNHHS policies and procedures.
  • 19. Constructs a personal development plan based on self-evaluation and peer review.
  • 20. Inventory, replace, and clean supplies and equipment after use
  • 21. Assists in the care and maintenance of equipment.
  • 22. DIRECTION OF OTHERS
  • 22.1 Directs other EMS personnel during transports and emergency responses as the highest-level provider in attendance.
QualificationsEDUCATIONParamedic licensure, other health care licensure /certification, or other subject matter expertise in the area of healthcare, public safety, EMS, or education is preferredEXPERIENCEPre-hospital experience, other healthcare experience, or other needed area of expertise experience strongly encouraged. Must maintain certification as a CT and RI Paramedic, must complete an approved EVOC training program within 3 months of hire.LICENSUREState of CT Paramedic License required, EMS certification/licensure at Paramedic level in RI is preferred at hire or must be obtained in the first 6 month of employment, other health care licensure/certification desirable, Current AHA BCLS, PALS and ACLS is required.YNHHS Requisition ID115046

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