Paramedic Job in Hartford, Connecticut US
Paramedic
Paramedic Location: New Haven, CT Req #: 702 Reports To: Field Supervisor Posting End Date: Department: Operations Company: AMR-E Base Pay: Employee Type: Full-time Contact Name: Contact Number: Contact Email: Contact Fax: Summary: The mission and purpose this position is to compassionately deliver high-quality service and basic, as well as advanced patient care in a professional, caring and cost-effective manner. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Assess each call situation to determine best course of action and appropriate protocol. * Utilize medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, intravenous fluids, CPR and other procedures and medications as required to provide advanced medical care. * Develop and utilize triage skills to provide optimal efficiency during calls. * Provide patient care according to clinical protocols and safety requirements. * Lift and move patients as required to provide optimum care. * Communicate with receiving facility to receive medical direction and to provide critical information. * Other duties as defined by the formal job description ** CB DO NOT REMOVE **