EMS & Healthcare Careers at Valley Emergency Medical Services
Work with the best in the emergency medical services field at Valley EMS. Our elite group of highly skilled professionals are passionate about the work they do and the people they help.
We impact lives. We change lives. We save lives.
For all staff we offer:
- High Call Volume / Progressive 911 Service (> 5500 calls per year)
- Flexible Scheduling
- Uniforms Provided
- Updated / High Tech, Safe Equipment & Vehicles
- Clean, Safe, State-of-the-art Facility
- Monthly Continuing Education/Training Opportunities
There are currently three (3) categories of employment offered at VEMS:
- Part Time Paramedic
- Full Time Paramedic
- Emergency Medical Technician
When new employment opportunities come available, they will be posted here also. Applications may be submitted directly to our Administration at VEMS Headquarters however, located at 764 Derby Ave Seymour, CT 06483.
Oversee the operations of VEMS including personnel management and administrative performance with focus on Vehicle management, IT/Radios, and Paramedic continued EMS education.
Qualifications:
- An open and willing attitude. One who is receptive to assistance, suggestions, assigned projects, and who understands the importance of community relations and high morale among staff.
- Self-starting, goal-oriented individual with ability to set and implement systematic approaches to meeting mandated timelines and records management
- A willingness to share the importance of a positive attitude with those staff hired under them. One who leads by example
- Valid and current State of Connecticut Driver’s License
- Valid and current Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Certification
- Minimum of two years as a paramedic
- Valid and current ACLS and PALS (or ALS PEPP) certification
- Must pass sponsor hospital protocol test upon hiring
- Working knowledge of health and safety training and policy-setting
- Administrative experience in a business setting with public safety or not-for-profit experience preferred
- Working knowledge of State of Connecticut EMS system and regulations
- Computer literacy with the ability to develop graphical documentation and analytical spreadsheets
- Working knowledge of ambulance billing
Preferred Qualifications:
- EMS Supervisor experience 2 years
- AHA – CPR, ACLS, PALS Instructor
- PHTLS/ITLS Instructor
- CT EMSI
Duties/Requirements:
- Full Time Salaried employee
- The position requires 32 to 40 hours a week on shift, Days, Evenings and Overnights. Must be flexible and available for on call rotation
- Manage and oversee deployment and posting of VEMS paramedics while on duty
- Manage and oversee scheduling of staff as needed when Scheduling supervisor is away
- Manages fleet maintenance and rotation.
- Oversee the purchase of new vehicles as approved by board of directors.
- Development and implementation of ALS CME program in compliance with Local, State and National requirements
- Respond to 911 emergency calls as a paramedic
- Maintain compliance with OSHA, FDA, CDC, state, local and other governmental regulations, and mandates
- Conduct themselves in a manner that is compliant with all relevant regulations, statutes ordinances and laws
- Conduct themselves in respectful, professional manner that is representative of high moral standing and character in all dealings with the public and other staff
- Prepare reports and statistics that may be requested
- Attend appropriate meetings that may pertain to VEMS as required
- Perform any other duties as assigned by Supervisor
- Abide by the VEMS Code of Ethics
Position Reports to: Operations Supervisor/Manager
Interested candidates can mail or email their resume to:
Valley Emergency Medical Service
Attn: Joanne Fleming
764 Derby Ave
Seymour, CT 06483
joannefleming1413@gmail.com
