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Nuvance Health

Emergency Medical Technician - FT

Nuvance Health, Danbury, Connecticut, us, 06813

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Overview Administer emergent and non‑emergent out‑of‑hospital care and transportation services to sick or injured persons.

Responsibilities

Administers pre‑hospital emergency and non‑emergent care and transportation services to sick or injured persons.

Safely fulfills all patient care responsibilities associated with patient conveyance.

Documents specific details of the patient conveyance in a timely, complete manner following best practice guidelines.

Safely maintains equipment for constant readiness.

Operates vehicles safely while performing all matters related to patient conveyance.

Provides high‑quality medical transportation to wheelchair and livery patients as necessary.

Completes required CME/educational material on time as assigned by the service.

May participate in orientation and training of new employees.

Maintains crew quarters.

May participate in training of students who perform practical rotations through the EMS system.

Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Maintains internal and external cleanliness of vehicles and associated equipment.

Recommends changes to leadership to ensure smooth operation of the EMS system.

Requirements High School diploma.

Current/valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the state of Connecticut.

Compliance with random drug screening program.

AHA, ARC or NSC BLS CPR (or CPR‑Instructor) certificate that has not reached the recommended renewal date.

On‑time completion of required CME/educational material as assigned by the service.

For advanced staff with primary medical control affiliation through DH EMS: Submission of CME records by annual due date and maintenance of medical control authorization from Danbury Hospital.

For advanced staff with primary medical control affiliation through another service: Maintain medical control authorization from Danbury Hospital.

Current valid CT DPH certification at EMT and/or AEMT level (hospital does not recognize any “grace” period – certification must not have expired).

Current Basic license with 0 to 6 months experience at level 1. Current EMT‑Intermediate license with 6 months to 1 year experience at level 2.

Minimum Experience Six months.

Desired Certifications PALS, ACLS, PHTLS, hazardous materials awareness, EVOC.

Working Conditions Manual: Some manual skills/motor coordination & finger dexterity.

Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk.

Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force.

Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions.

Company & Salary Company: WCHN Affiliates

Department: Nuvance Health Ambulance

Salary Range: $19.54 – $37.94 hourly.

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