Paramedic - ED (Per Diem)

Job Description - Paramedic - ED (Per Diem) (26156796)

Job Description

Primary Location

: Connecticut-Plainfield-582 Norwich Rd Plainfield (10368)

Job

: Emergency Medicine

Organization

: Backus Hospital

Job Posting

: Apr 29, 2026

Paramedic - ED (Per Diem) - (26156796)

Description

Be the Best at Getting Better. Join over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues who make a difference every day .

What We Offer:

• Career growth and movement opportunities within our network
• On-going education and training
• Robust Benefits Package
• Special Interest Groups
• MedBridge Subscription
• Referral Bonus Program (top leader number of employee referrals in the industry)
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Discount Programs
• Supportive culture
• Awards & Recognition
• Flexible Scheduling
• Rewarding Compensation
• 401K with company match
• Clinical specialty opportunities

About Backus Hospital:

For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

Your Impact:

Under the direction of the clinical director, clinical coordinator, or the Registered Nurse (RN performs a variety of duties for each patient''s age specific needs via the utilization of care based on paramedic scope of practice in accordance with Hospital and Emergency department policies and procedures.)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of experience as a paramedic with IV access experience
• Current State of Connecticut EMT-P license. Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Ability to obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) within 90 days of hire.

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.

Work Locations

:

582 Norwich Rd Plainfield (10368)

582 Norwich Road

Plainfield 06374

Standard Hours Per Week: 1

Per Diem (1 hour)

Shift Details: Must be willing to work night shift.