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Job Schedule: Full TimeStandard Hours: 40
Job Shift: Shift 3
Shift Details: Must be available Sun - Wed. 6:30p - 8a. 3-4 shifts per week
Work where every moment matters.
Every day, over 35,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.
American Ambulance Service, Inc, is a subsidiary of the Hartford HealthCare EMS Network, a comprehensive, multidisciplinary EMS system which includes licensed EMS agencies, hospital - based paramedic response resources, air-medical response resources, education and research, and hospital-based coordinators and medical directors.
Our headquarters is located in Norwich, CT and we have additional offices in the Town of Griswold, the Town of Ledyard, and at the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation's Foxwoods Resort Casino. American Ambulance provides a full range of emergent and non-emergent medical transportation services by highly trained professionals to ensure safe, quick, and compassionate patient care.
Job Summary
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is a critical and essential member of the Operations team. The main role of the EMT is to provide Basic Life Support patient care and medical transportation in accordance with protocol and company policy/procedure. An EMT's duties also may include inter-facility transports, non-emergency calls and emergency calls. An EMT uses exceptional teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills to provide the highest level of care to patients. As an ambassador of American Ambulance, the EMT interacts externally with the general public, various first responder agencies, health care providers and hospital personnel, and internally across all departments with a focus on EMS operational team members including dispatch / scheduling.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- At least 18 years of age.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Current State of Connecticut EMT Certification in good standing.
- Current American Heart Association CPR or the ability to obtain and maintain an American Heart Association CPR Certification within 30 days of hire.
- Valid Driver's License and an excellent driving record.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of practical EMT experience
- Knowledge and experience driving emergency vehicles
- Experience with patient documentation
- Experience with emergency radio communication
We take great care of careers.
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. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
