EMS Coordinator (Paramedic)

Job Description - EMS Coordinator (Paramedic) (26163773)

Job Description

Primary Location

: Connecticut-Torrington-Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (10115)

Job

: Health Professionals

Organization

: Charlotte Hungerford Hospital

Job Posting

: Sep 16, 2026

EMS Coordinator (Paramedic) - (26163773)

Description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut. CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment.

POSITION SUMMARY/PURPOSE

In this unique opportunity you will have a combination of administrative and clinical time which will allow you to pursue various tasks and projects while also keeping your own skills sharp. The EMS coordinator is a critical and respected forward-facing position that has a variety of responsibilities including quality assurance, providing education, credentialing, regulatory assistance, and acting as the liaison between EMS organizations underneath Charlotte Hungerford Hospital's medical oversight and the hospital. While acting in a clinical role, you will be able to use your skills to their fullest extent with our extensive clinical capabilities including but not limited to RSI, blood, and point of care ultrasound

The Coordinator will represent Charlotte Hungerford Hospital at EMS activities, professional meetings, and community activities. They will serve as the liaison between the Emergency Department staff and pre-hospital care providers. This individual will coordinate educational programs, EMS activities, and quality improvement of pre-hospital care. The Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring programs and issues related to Charlotte Hungerford Hospital' participation as an ambulance receiving/transferring facility. Additionally they will oversee the maintenance of the State Trauma Registry.

Charlotte Hungerford doesn''t just take great care of our patients; we take great care of our Paramedics too. We offer:

• Tuition Assistance up to $5,250.00 per year after six months of employment and up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleagues AND dependents
• Employee assistance and wellness programs include a strong focus on promoting mental health
• Paid time off and health insurance packages
• Access to advanced resources and state-of-the-art equipment
• Opportunities for community involvement
• Free parking

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL REQUIREMENTS, AND DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Develop and maintain quality improvement and quality assurance programs, including chart review
• Providing education to EMS providers and assist teaching EMS topics for personnel within the emergency department
• Maintain documentation of certification levels and key metrics of agencies under hospital medical control
• Ensure all EMS providers under the hospital''s medical control meet and maintain required training and certifications/licenses
• Provide appropriate retraining and implement corrective action plans as needed under guidance of EMS medical director
• Serve on EMS committees at hospital, local, regional, and state level
• Represent hospital at EMS activities
• Act as a resource person on EMS topics and maintain current knowledge of EMS issues
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Paramedic (EMT-P) with current licensure in the State of Connecticut. Certification in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

EXPERIENCE

EMS Instructor certification or EMS Instructor certification received within one year of hire.

Teaching and/or supervisory experience in Emergency Medical Services or Critical Care recommended. Working knowledge of philosophies, policies, procedures, legalities, and technicalities of both the emergency Medical Service system and a hospital health center. Self-motivated and ability to work independently. Exposure to all patient elements, i.e., bloodborne pathogens, patient violence. May be exposed to environmental hazards, i.e., toxins, anesthetic gases, by-products or elements, hazardous chemicals radiation, electrical hazards, and loud noises.

We take great care of careers.

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. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

Work Locations

:

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (10115)

540 Litchfield Street

Torrington 06790

Standard Hours Per Week: 36

Part-time (2 - 39 hours)