Paramedic

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health

retirement

educational assistance

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association seeks an ALS Paramedic to provide comprehensive patient care during transport to medical facilities. You will work closely with EMTs and critical care nurses to deliver expert paramedic services.

The role requires EMT-Paramedic certification, state licensure, and NREMT/CPR/ACLS/PALS certifications, plus a valid driver’s license and EVOC training. Strong communication and precepting ability are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of approved EMT-Paramedic course required.
• Licensure as a Paramedic in relevant states required.
• Certifications such as NREMT, CPR, ACLS, PALS, and trauma or specialty certifications mandatory.
• Valid driver’s license and completion of emergency vehicle operations training.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert paramedic care during transport and coordinate with EMTs and critical care nurses.
• Maintain patient safety and accurate documentation of clinical information.
• Collaborate with medical control physicians for complex cases.
• Administer medications and manage IV fluids.
• Ensure safe ambulance operations in coordination with transportation staff.

Skills

NREMT certification

CPR certification

ACLS/PALS certification

Trauma certifications

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

EMT-Paramedic course completed

Paramedic licensure in relevant states

Job description

This role is for an ALS Paramedic responsible for providing comprehensive patient care during transport to medical facilities, working closely with EMTs and critical care nurses.

Key duties include delivering expert paramedic care, maintaining patient safety, documenting clinical information accurately, and collaborating with medical control physicians for complex cases. The position involves administering medications, managing intravenous fluids, and ensuring safe ambulance operations in coordination with transportation staff.

Qualifications required are a high school diploma or GED, successful completion of an approved EMT-Paramedic course, and licensure as a Paramedic in relevant states. Certifications such as NREMT, CPR, ACLS, PALS, and additional trauma or specialty certifications are mandatory, along with a valid driver’s license and completion of emergency vehicle operations training.

Ideal candidates demonstrate clinical competence, strong communication skills, ability to precept, and basic computer skills. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and benefits focused on wellbeing.

• health
• retirement
• educational assistance