Paramedic

Job Description Paramedic (EMT-P and/or NRP) must accept the challenge and high degree of responsibility entailed in this position. Paramedic provides pre-hospital emergency and inter-facility care to acutely ill or injured patients utilizing Advanced Life Support (ALS) skills. The Paramedic works under the authorization of the County's affiliated hospital Medical Director. The requirements of this position include but are not limited to recognition, assessment, and management of all patient interactions while providing exemplary patient care. In this position, the Paramedic will provide safe, time- bound transportation to the appropriate hospital or facility. The Paramedic must have excellent judgment and be able to prioritize decisions and act quickly in the best interest of the patient. The Paramedic will communicate with licensed and ancillary medical professionals in verbal and written format. The Paramedic will be required to drive and work in extreme weather conditions during all of hours the day and in often challenging traffic conditions. The duties of the position include: the provision of patient care within the scope of training for which the Paramedic is employed, the completion of required documentation, the inspection of equipment required for safe patient movement, and the performance of general vehicle maintenance.MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTSEDUCATIONAL Must be 18 years of ageCURRENT CERTIFICATION REQUIREDValid driver's license from state of residenceCurrent State EMT-P Certification in the state for which you are workingCurrent NREMT-P Certification (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians)Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR CertificationCurrent AHA Healthcare Provider ACLS CertificationCompany DescriptionIt is Cheshire County EMS mission to provide quality basic and advanced life support to the Cheshire County residents in a professional and compassionate manner and to preserve the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens who reside within Cheshire County by providing the highest level of care and standards of pre-hospital emergency care.VisionCheshire County EMS is committed to advancing the quality of pre-hospital care based on evidence-based practices, continuing education, public education, technical advancements, and research driven data. Our vision is to achieve optimal outcomes for each life we serve by providing the highest expected level of medical care through a progressive emergency medical service with a workplace built on trust, opportunity, and teamwork.Company DescriptionIt is Cheshire County EMS mission to provide quality basic and advanced life support to the Cheshire County residents in a professional and compassionate manner and to preserve the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens who reside within Cheshire County by providing the highest level of care and standards of pre-hospital emergency care.\n\nVision\nCheshire County EMS is committed to advancing the quality of pre-hospital care based on evidence-based practices, continuing education, public education, technical advancements, and research driven data. Our vision is to achieve optimal outcomes for each life we serve by providing the highest expected level of medical care through a progressive emergency medical service with a workplace built on trust, opportunity, and teamwork.