Paramedic – Emergency Response & Patient Transport

Melrose Wakefield Hospital; Wyoming (MA); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 4,615,000; Full time

Job summary

Melrose Wakefield Hospital, part of Tufts Medicine, seeks an experienced Paramedic to provide advanced emergency medical care and patient transport. Responsibilities include assessments, treatments, and collaboration with ED physicians and nursing staff. Per diem with weekend requirements and extensive clinical duties.

Required are a accredited Paramedic program completion, NREMT/MA paramedic credentials, BLS/ACLS, and a valid driver license. Assoc.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited Paramedic program.
• Certified Paramedic by National Registry of EMTs.
• Massachusetts Certified Paramedic.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Valid State issued driver's license.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Intercepts and manages patient transport per protocol.

Responsibilities

• Provides transportation and transfer of patients using ambulatory aid, wheelchair, stretcher, or ambulance.
• Performs detailed assessments and administers treatments as ordered; monitors infusions.
• Prepares patients for transport and monitors stability during care.
• Administers skilled care during transport and follows protocols.
• Completes patient charts and documentation in EPIC.
• Maintains supplies and cleans equipment between patients.
• Works with physicians, nursing staff, and public safety personnel.
• Participates in discharge planning and care coordination.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Teamwork

Medical terminology

Analytical skills

Understanding of clinical protocols

Education

NREMT Paramedic

Massachusetts Certified Paramedic

BLS/ACLS certification

Associate's degree (preferred)

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Melrose Wakefield Hospital, part of Tufts Medicine, seeks an experienced Paramedic to provide advanced emergency medical care and patient transport. Responsibilities include assessments, treatments, and collaboration with ED physicians and nursing staff. Per diem with weekend requirements and extensive clinical duties.

Required are a accredited Paramedic program completion, NREMT/MA paramedic credentials, BLS/ACLS, and a valid driver license. Assoc.