Emergency Medical Technician jobs in West Hartford, CT

Enhance your EMS career with ERM at Wethersfield EMS - where passion meets profession, and community care thrives!

We're excited to announce that Emergency Resource Management is working with Wethersfield Emergency Medical Services Association to help expand their BLS response capabilities. Join Emergency Resource Management in revolutionizing local EMS! Earn competitive wages while serving your community directly. Say goodbye to the old dilemma – now you can do what you love and get paid for it!

About Us

For 21 years, Emergency Resource Management has recruited professional EMTs and Paramedics to work at community ambulance services across the state. We offer flexible shift schedules that prioritize a healthy work – life balance, excellent health insurance, PTO options, and an engaging Employee Assistance Program. We also hold monthly CMEs and other opportunities for professional development focused on EMS management. ERM has consistently been voted one of Connecticut’s Top Workplaces.

If you're looking for a position with long term career potential, we have a great opportunity for you! As an Emergency Medical Technician, you will respond to emergency situations, assess and treat patients using advanced medical equipment, and transport patients to medical facilities. You must be 21 years of age or older, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and be able to relocate within the State of Connecticut. We are seeking qualified applicants who are comfortable making quick decisions when needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Function as a positive role model committed to achieving and maintaining outstanding customer relations with the community.
• Employs Body Substance Isolation (BSI) protocols in all exposure-potential activities and always adheres to the Exposure Control Plan and policies.
• Comply with all safety regulations and procedures including, but not limited to, protection of self and others to risk from communicable diseases.
• Maintain an up to date working knowledge of the agency’s clinical treatment guidelines, standard operating guidelines, policies, and procedures as well as an appreciation of the operations of the allied public safety agencies and the culture of the community.
• Interact on a professional level with patients, families, hospital staff, general public and other public safety agencies, providing quality customer service at all times.
• Protect and maintain the confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and information related to internal EMS operations as required by federal [and state] law, in accordance with the general principles of professionalism as a health care provider.
• Operates the ambulance in a safe fashion, in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws governing vehicle operations. Comply with approved agency policy regarding Emergency Vehicle Operations.
• Maintains the ambulance in a state of readiness, monitoring supplies and equipment, addressing deficiencies directly or appropriately referring problems to the responsible individuals.
• Perform duties in an independent manner with a minimum of direct supervision.
• Pursues EMS / other medical training programs which positively impact Emergency Department function; with authorization, executes the projects, monitors their progress, completes them on schedule and reports to the EMS department appropriately.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the service area. Be capable of utilizing preprinted and/or map-based directions for the purpose of locating sites within the service area. Be aware of any changes in roadways or points of access.
• Interact on a professional level with co-workers and leadership.
• Ensure confidentiality in matters relating to customers and staff.
• Makes complex technical information and recommendations understandable and clear to understand with varied levels of technical knowledge.
• Influences others to act on recommendations.
• Listens effectively.
• Builds credibility with internal/external customers.
• Creates customer satisfaction by demonstrating the value of good patient care related services through professional appearance, demeanor, and conduct.
• Assists with the integration between ERM staff and client volunteers, observers and paramedics through effective guidance and communications.
• Managing priorities, workload planning and execution, time management, etc.
• Employees are responsible for all assigned duties as ERM deems necessary to perform a job or client needs.

Qualifications:

• Possession of current EMT certification from an accredited institution or certifying body.
• A minimum of one year of experience.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) usage.
• Hold a valid CT EMT license certification.
• Possession of a valid driver's license with a clean driving record, enabling safe and lawful operation of emergency vehicles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals in high-stress situations.
• Physical fitness and stamina necessary to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and transporting patients, and working in various environmental conditions.
• NIMS 100, 200, 700
• EVOC/CEVO
• 21 years of age or older

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Wethersfield, CT 06109: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person