General Information - Emergency Medical Technician - Per-Diem
Hiring Status : [CLOSED]
Qualifications
- 18 years of age by employment start date
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current certification from the State of Connecticut as an EMT
- Minimum of oen year EMT field experience (primarily 9-1-1 based)
- Certification in Hazardous Materials Awareness
- Valid Connecticut driver's license
Preferred Applicants
- Two years EMT field experience (primarily 9-1-1 based)
- FEMA ICS-100 Certification (Introduction to the Incident Command System)
- Certification in 'SMART' Mass Casualty Incident Management
- Certification in Emergency Vehicle Operations
- Proficiency with standard computer software
Schedule
Generally 12-hour shifts (0600-1800 and 1800-0600)
See specific job posting for details
Availability is submitted by the employee before Thursday afternoon; a schedule of shifts is then created and posted based on this availability. While we do require employees to remain active, there is no established requirement to work specific hours.
Benefits
Automatic overtime for recognized holidays
Automatic overtime for large scale stand-by events
Anniversary Awards Program
Note: Employment as an Emergency Medical Technician is contingent upon passing a post-offer background check and physical examination by North Stonington Ambulance Association, Inc.'s occupational health physician. This examination will be at the expense of North Stonington Ambulance Association.
North Stonington Ambulance is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and supports diversity in the workplace. EOE
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What we look for. . .
Beyond the typical qualifications, there are a number of factors that make a successful North Stonington EMT:
Strong BLS skills
There is no guarantee that a paramedic will be close behind or even available at all. The responsibility for patient care often falls solely on the ambulance crew. Our EMTs must be ready to handle everything from a cardiac arrest to a near-drowning on their own.
Ability to manage a scene
It is critical that our EMTs can not only manage a patient, but also control a scene and prioritize patients. It is typical for our crew to be first on-scene of car accidents and major traumas.
A progressive attitude
At North Stonington Ambulance we are constantly trying new things to improve our service. From electronic patient care reports to new medical equipment, things are always changing.
Involvement in the community
A typical shift might include a stand-by at a Wheeler High School sporting event, or giving a tour of the ambulance to a local summer camp. In either case, an outgoing attitude and a desire to be a part of our community are a must.
