Emergency Medical Technician Per Diem

Tufts Medicine; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health system as an Emergency Medical Technician at Lowell General Hospital. This per diem role involves direct patient care in various settings, offering competitive salaries and opportunities for career growth. Ideal candidates will have EMT certification and a passion for community health.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Free on-site parking

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience required.
• Certified EMT Massachusetts EMT-Basic certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administers skilled care to patients during transport.
• Obtains medical history and monitors vital signs.
• Complies with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Patient Care

Emergency Response

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree

Job description

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Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.

We Are Hiring Per Diem Qualified Emergency Medical Technicians! Apply Today To Learn More About Our Updated Salaries

Why Join Us? At Tufts Medicine - Lowell General Hospital, we’re more than a health system – we’re a community of the brightest minds and the biggest hearts in healthcare. We combine academic innovation with compassion and community. If that excites you, then you belong with us.

What We Offer

Competitive salaries

Free on-site parking

Opportunities for career growth

Location: Lowell General Hospital - 295 Varnum Avenue - Lowell, MA

Hours: Per Diem 8 hours only - Could be Days/Evenings/Overnights - Rotating Weekends/Holidays

Job Overview

Direct patient care contact in the prehospital setting, Emergency department, hospital patient care units, and during ambulance transport. Ability to accept patient care directives/orders from hospital physicians, nursing staff, and Lowell General Hospital EMS leadership. Cares for patients and conducts clinically appropriate patient care and ambulance transport in accordance with established hospital policies and Massachusetts Statewide Treatment Protocols. Understands and accepts that all responsibilities are essential to job function.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, some college or Associate’s Degree preferred
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
• Certified EMT Massachusetts EMT-Basic certification, EMT-Advanced preferred
• American Heart Association Basic Cardiovascular Life Support (BLS)
• Active Massachusetts Driver’s License (in good standing)
• 1-3 year of experience
  
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• Administers skilled care to patients being transported between hospitals
• Administers skilled care as directed by Lowell General nursing staff
• Obtains medical history and monitors vital signs during patient contact
• Prepare patients for transport and clinically monitors patient to maintain stability
• Demonstrates competence in use of assigned equipment
• Respond to a wide range of transport situations
• Complies with all health and safety regulations
• Established competence in safe ambulance operations
• Clinically accurate patient care documentation
• Responsibilities should routinely access and utilize Lowell General Hospital EMS leadership for any circumstance where advanced direction is needed or may assist with proper execution of job
• Professionally represents Lowell General Hospital and Lowell General Hospital Emergency Medical Services.
• Adheres to established hospital and department specific policies and procedures
• Maintains required up to date national, state, and local certification and licensure
• Completes department specific training as outlined by Medical Director and EMS department director
  
  
  

About Lowell General

For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a three-time Magnet-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.

Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at [e-mail].

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