Paramedic - Emergency Unit

MelroseWakefield Healthcare, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital is seeking an allied health professional to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients. The role demands detailed patient assessments, coordination with physicians and nursing staff, and execution of intermediate care management strategies.

This position focuses on on-site care and patient transport to appropriate facilities. The successful candidate will apply clinical knowledge and practical skills gained through vocational training

Job description

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