Paramedic - Emergency Unit

TuftsMedicine; United States; In loco; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

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Competitive salaries

403(b) retirement plan

Growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Free Parking

Descrizione del lavoro

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, seeks a Paramedic to provide advanced emergency medical care and patient transport. You will perform detailed assessments, administer treatments, monitor vital signs, and document care using EPIC, while coordinating with physicians and nursing staff to determine the appropriate care plan.

The role requires completion of an accredited paramedic program, state licensure, BLS/ACLS, and Massachusetts Paramedic certification, with a

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• Provides transportation and transfer of patients using appropriate modes including ambulatory assist, wheelchair, stretcher, ambulance or scoop stretcher/backboard.
• Performs detailed assessments, diagnostic tests, administers treatments as ordered, monitors infusions, and makes recommendations for patient's care and treatment.
• Prepares patients for transport and clinically monitors patient to maintain stability.
• Administers skilled care to patients being transported. Follows clinical protocols, plans, policies and orders correctly. Follows online medical direction during transport if patient's condition changes.
• Avoids hazards, uses safety equipment.
• Complies with all health, safety, and privacy regulations.
• Routinely accesses and utilizes hospital leadership for any circumstance where advanced direction is needed or may assist with proper execution of job responsibilities.
• Complies with performance improvement clinical benchmarks.
• Obtains medical history and monitors vital signs during patient contact.
• Completes patient charts and all necessary documentation using medical record software (EPIC).
• Maintains supplies such as stocking assigned areas with supplies and linen, stocks specialty trays as used, empty hampers, cleaning of beds between patients, washes stretchers and other areas during downtime.
• Works collaboratively and in a professional manner with all physicians, referring providers, allied health and pub

Formazione

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

Descrizione del lavoro

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital , part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center and over 20 locations and 50 specialties, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career.

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Paramedic duties: Responds to emergency medical calls, providing on-site aid and transporting patients safely to medical facilities, and providing advanced home care to patients in an effort to reduce hospital utilization. Responsibilities may also include maintaining equipment, filing reports and transporting patients between hospitals. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. An experienced level role requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requiring vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision, works through problems of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.

Job Overview

This position is an allied health professional whose primary focus is to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients. Possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Conducts detailed assessments and utilizes available diagnostics to collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to determine appropriate treatments and intermediate care management strategy. Responds to patient's care needs, requests appropriate referrals, and provides education to patients and their families regarding their medical conditions. Works cooperatively within the department and other services to create a system of quality health care.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

1. Completion of accredited Paramedic program.
2. Certified Paramedic by National Registry of EMTs.
3. Massachusetts Certified Paramedic.
4. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
5. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
6. Valid State issued driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Associate's degree.
2. BLS, ACLS, PALS Instructor.
3. Incident Command System (ICS) course 200.
4. HAZMAT operations level training.
5. Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) training.
6. One (1) year of relevant experience.
7. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Hours

Full-time, 36 hours weekly, Day/Evening shift - 11am-11pm. Includes every other weekend and holiday rotation requirement.

Location

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital - 585 Lebanon St, Melrose, MA 02176.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries & benefits that start on day one!
• 403(b) retirement plan with hospital match
• Opportunities for growth
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free Parking

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides transportation and transfer of patients using appropriate modes including ambulatory assist, wheelchair, stretcher, ambulance or scoop stretcher/backboard.
2. Performs detailed assessments, diagnostic tests, administers treatments as ordered, monitors infusions, and makes recommendations for patient's care and treatment.
3. Prepares patients for transport and clinically monitors patient to maintain stability.
4. Administers skilled care to patients being transported. Follows clinical protocols, plans, policies and orders correctly. Follows online medical direction during transport if patient's condition changes.
5. Avoids hazards, uses safety equipment.
6. Complies with all health, safety, and privacy regulations.
7. Routinely accesses and utilizes hospital leadership for any circumstance where advanced direction is needed or may assist with proper execution of job responsibilities.
8. Complies with performance improvement clinical benchmarks.
9. Obtains medical history and monitors vital signs during patient contact.
10. Completes patient charts and all necessary documentation using medical record software (EPIC).
11. Maintains supplies such as stocking assigned areas with supplies and linen, stocks specialty trays as used, empty hampers, cleaning of beds between patients, washes stretchers and other areas during downtime.
12. Works collaboratively and in a professional manner with all physicians, referring providers, allied health and pub