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Paramedics

Job
Enfield EMS staffs one EMT and one Paramedic on every unit. The paramedic functions as the person in charge of the unit and provides direct supervision to their EMT partner. Our paramedics must be independent thinkers who can simultaneously provide direction to multiple first responders, assess a patient, interacting with bystanders, and monitor the safety of the scene. Because we hold ourselves to the highest clinical standards, each of our paramedics must be knowledgeable and able to pass regular skill and knowledge tests. A typical transport from Enfield involves a 30 minute transport time, requiring each of our paramedics to have a strong working knowledge of our standing orders and a strong ability to turn theory into practice.

Qualifications
In order to be qualified to work with the Enfield EMS, you must be an outstanding individual. The people we hire demonstrate themselves to be both excellent Paramedics and hard-working individuals. The people we are interested in employing fit the following description:

  • Consistent, positive attitude.
  • Hard working in every manner.
  • Mature & self-confident.
  • Team-oriented.
  • Able to function within a paramilitary structure.
  • Physically fit.
  • Able to operate efficiently in high stress situations.
  • Currently possess a Connecticut paramedic license or be able to obtain one prior to commencement of employment.
  • Must have current, Connecticut North Central Region Medical Control or be able to obtain within 60 days of hire. (The EMS Division will facilitate this process for successful candidates from out of the region.)

Compensation
Our providers enjoy both a great work environment and a competitive compensation package. This package includes the following:

  • Starting hourly rate of $20.26 to $21.95, depending on experience.
  • Comprehensive health insurance package at a very low cost to employees (from $11.70 weekly for individual coverage to a maximum of $30.26 weekly for full family coverage).
  • Municipal pension program.
  • Optional 457B retirement plan participation (above & beyond pension).
  • Tuition reimbursement (up to $800/year).
  • 36 hours of paid CME per year.
  • Regular overtime opportunities, including 208 hours annually built into rotational schedules.
  • Multiple shift patterns & lengths, which provide employees with 3-4 days off per week.
  • 12 paid holidays (including the employee’s birthday).
  • 12 sick days per year.
  • 10 days of vacation during year 1 of service, increasing throughout your tenure.
  • 3 personal days.

Though some say that our hourly rate is not as high as some of the commercial providers in the area, we are confident that our low-costs benefits more than balance out the difference. In fact, if you do the math, you’ll probably find that you will take home more per pay check with Enfield EMS than with any private provider in the area.

Testing & Hiring Process
In order to join Enfield EMS as a Paramedic, you will need to pass a rigorous evaluation process. This process includes:

  1. Written Test – 100 questions
  2. Physical Agility Test
  3. Practical examination
  4. Map reading exercise
  5. Interview
  6. Drug Test
  7. Criminal Background Test
  8. Psychological Profile
  9. Medical Exam
  10. Reference & Employment check

This process ensures that we hire only the most qualified, talented, motivated, and professional EMTs to work for our service. This rigorous process is the result of our belief that we owe each employee here the best partner that we can find for them and that every citizen in Enfield deserves to be taken care of by professional, highly competent providers.

Application
You if you’d like to apply for a position with Enfield EMS, you will need to fill out the application linked here PDF and upon completion return it to Town of Enfield Human Resources Department. A portion of this application requires a signed waiver from your physician which states that you are healthy and fit to take our physical agility test; you are not required to return this portion of the application until your actual test date - however you will not be allowed to sit for the test without it.