What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medical Technician - PRN D/E - Norwalk position at Northwell Health Careers?
Description
Per Diem EMT Opportunity - Norwalk Hospital - Day/Eve Shift
Rate: $26.52/hr
Rate: $26.52/hr
Intro:
At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000 strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.
Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care.
Our accolades include the following:
- The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
- Healthgrades - America’s 50 Best Hospitals
- U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment
At Norwalk Hospital, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because we’re not just part of the community – we are its center.
To provide basic life support care to patients in the prehospital and the emergency department settings. Competent understanding of EMT or AEMT level emergency medicine with ability to deliver patient care in a sophisticated and intelligent manor.
Required: High School graduate. Connecticut EMS certification or licensure equal or greater than Emergency Medical Technician required. 2 years recent equivalent field experience working with Paramedics in a urban, 911 high volume system.
Minimum Experience: two years
Desired: Must have exceptionally strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to remain calm and take control of chaotic situations while establishing treatment and situational priorities. Must maintain at all times: Connecticut EMS certification or Licensure equal or greater than Emergency Medical Technician, and BLS/CPR 'certification'. Preferred certifications included; PHTLS, PEPP, GEMS and CEVO (or similar emergency vehicle operator�s course). Must maintain a valid driver's license.
Minimum Experience: two years
Desired: Must have exceptionally strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to remain calm and take control of chaotic situations while establishing treatment and situational priorities. Must maintain at all times: Connecticut EMS certification or Licensure equal or greater than Emergency Medical Technician, and BLS/CPR 'certification'. Preferred certifications included; PHTLS, PEPP, GEMS and CEVO (or similar emergency vehicle operator�s course). Must maintain a valid driver's license.
Education Skills Experience:
HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment:
Credentials:BLS,CPR
Company: Norwalk Hospital Association
Org Unit: 349
Department: Ambulance Norwalk
Exempt: No
Closing:
With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!
Salary : $27