EMT-B, Emergency Medical Services, 40 Hours, Mixed

C100 UMass Memorial Medical Center, Inc.; Lakeview (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is hiring Emergency Medical Technicians to provide immediate care at the scene and during transport, following state EMS protocols. You will assess patients, document care, and coordinate with physicians and dispatchers as needed.

The role requires EMT certification, CPR Basic Rescue, and a valid driver license, with opportunities for a signing bonus based on interview results and internal criteria. The work schedule includes 40-hour weeks across day and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Must hold EMT certification and CPR Basic Rescue.
• Experience in accident scene management and control.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care per MA EMS Pre-Hospital Treatment protocols.
• Assess and stabilize patients at the scene and during transport.
• Obtain medical history and monitor vital signs.
• Advise on-call physician and coordinate with dispatcher.
• Document pre-hospital care for admission and database purposes.

Skills

Accident scene management

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Ability to work under stress

Education

EMT certification

CPR Basic Rescue

Valid driver license

Job description

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver?

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $21.22 - $28.57 (based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours.

Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, Sunday through Saturday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Scheduled Hours: 7a-7p and 7p-7a

Shift: 4 - Mixed Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 40

Cost Center: 10020 - 2366

Emergency Med Svcs Union: NAGE (National Association of Government Employees)

This position may have a signing bonus available. A member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver. At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities.

Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve.

We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other.

And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Performs duties described in the United States Department of Transportation/National Highway Traffic Safety Administration position description for EMT including responding to requests from the public for emergency medical assistance, examining, assessing and stabilizing patients at the point of call and during transport to the appropriate point of entry.

I. Major Responsibilities:

• Administers skilled medical care to individuals in response to calls for emergency treatment in accordance with the Massachusetts EMS Pre-Hospital Treatment protocols.
• Examines, assesses, and stabilizes patients at emergency scene, i.e., hemorrhage control, treatment for shock, immobilization of fractures, bandaging, proper treatment for burns, poisoning, or drug overdose, manages gynecological emergencies, delivers newborn, manages mentally disturbed patient, etc.
• Obtains medical history.
• Checks vital signs.
• Advices/informs on-call physician of diagnostic indication.
• Performs definitive life support.
• Responds to a wide range of emergency situations as required.
• Provides control at the scene of medical emergency. Conducts triage, treatment and transportation at mass casualty incidents including incidents involving terrorism and weapons of mass destruction.
• Documents pre-hospital care received by patients in order to facilitate admission to health care facility and for database purposes.
• Prepares patients for transport.
• Consults with radio dispatcher as to appropriate available medical facility in order to ensure immediate treatment of patient upon arrival.
• Monitors patient in ambulance to maintain stability.
• Administers additional treatment when necessary.
• Drives ambulance to and from scene of emergency.
• Inspects, clears, stocks and may make repairs (in emergency) to Emergency Medical Services vehicle and equipment to ensure and provide continuous availability of appropriately decontaminated units.
• Ensures emergency vehicle is properly stocked with necessary supplies, equipment, and medications.
• Reports suspected abuse following standard procedure.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
• Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
• Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education: Required:

• Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
• Certified in CPR - Basic Rescue by either the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
• Valid driver license.

Experience/Skills: Required:

• Experienced in accident scene management and control.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under often stressful situations.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Preferred:

• Minimum one year of experience in an urban EMS service integrated with a municipal first response system.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Work is considered heavy. Position requires work outdoors in a patient care environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other.

Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind.

If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day.

Who is a caregiver? It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands.

We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.