Paramedic

Paramedic

Primary Location: Connecticut-Meriden-450 West Main St Meriden (10558)

Job: Health Professionals

Organization: Hunter's Ambulance Service

Description: Be the Best at Getting Better. Join over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues who make a difference every day. What We Offer: Career growth and movement opportunities within our network, Scholarship fund for Paramedic and RN school, On-going education and training, Robust Benefits Package, Special Interest Groups, Employee Discount Programs, Supportive culture, Awards & Recognition, Flexible Scheduling, Rewarding Compensation, 401K with company match, Clinical specialty opportunities.

About our EMS Network: Hunter's Ambulance Service is a licensed commercial ambulance company owned and operated by Hartford HealthCare Emergency Medical Services. The company operates six locations across central and southern Connecticut and provides both emergency and nonemergency medical care to facilities and communities throughout the state. With a staff of highly trained professionals, Hunter's Ambulance Service stands ready to respond to individual or community medical demands. In a service industry where precision, speed and technology work within a zero tolerance, our highly skilled paramedics and talented medical staff have proven time and again that their abilities and skills can be relied upon to provide pre-hospital care and transportation. Thanks to the combined efforts of our management and employees, we take pride in acknowledging the fact that we are one of the leading providers of emergency medical services in Connecticut.

Your Impact: Responds to instructions from emergency medical dispatchers and performs assignments in a timely manner. Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls calmly, efficiently, and promptly to administer necessary life support, either basic or acute to patients in accordance with State protocol while in a pre-hospital setting and during transport to the hospital. Operates emergency vehicles in accordance with regulations and company policy. Assures proper stocking, re-stocking and maintenance of medical supplies and equipment. Provides accurate and timely written and typed communication on patient disposition.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED, Valid CT Driver's License, Valid State of Connecticut Paramedic License (experience preferred), Valid Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider CPR certification, Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advance Life Support certifications.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.

Schedule: Part-time (2 - 39 hours)