Paramedic

About Company:

Northeast Fire-Rescue pledges to provide the highest caliber of Fire and EMS personnel to our partnering organizations. Working alongside our volunteer Fire/EMS partners, supplementing, enhancing their operational readiness and assisting in all aspects of their organizations administrative and management structure we'll ensure every 911 call receives the highest level of care.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Paramedic to join our team. As a Paramedic, you will be responsible for providing emergency medical care to patients in a pre-hospital setting. You will work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients. Your primary goal will be to stabilize patients and transport them to the appropriate medical facility for further treatment as the provider with the highest level of care. This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires a high level of skill and dedication.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid CT Paramedic certification
• Current AHA CPR certification
• AHA PALS certification
• AHA ACLS certification
• Valid driver's license
• Valid CT Medical Control
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-stress environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a pre-hospital setting
• Experience working with diverse patient populations
• Enthusiastic and coachable

Responsibilities:

• Responding to emergency calls and providing medical care to patients in a pre-hospital setting
• Assessing patient conditions and providing appropriate treatment
• Administering medications and performing advanced medical procedures as needed
• Transporting patients to the appropriate medical facility for further treatment
• Maintaining accurate and detailed patient care records
• Lifting patients and heavy equipment

Skills:

As a Paramedic, you will use your skills in Emergency Medicine, Emergency Services, Emergency Medical, Emergency Management, EMS Education, First Aid, Fire Safety, Disaster Response, and Hazmat Operations on a daily basis. You will need to be able to think quickly and make critical decisions in high-pressure situations. You will also need to have excellent communication skills in order to work effectively with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals. Additionally, you will need to be able to work well as part of a team and be willing to collaborate with others to provide the best possible care to patients.