Paramedic - North Shore, Merrimack, Newburyport (Per Diem)

Cataldo Ambulance Service, Inc.; Peabody (MA); Vor Ort; USD 43.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cataldo Ambulance Service, Inc. in Massachusetts is seeking a Paramedic for per diem ambulance operations, with duties including emergency and non-emergency transport, documentation, and patient care according to protocols.

Requires MA Paramedic Certification, National Registry, CPR/ACLS, 1–3 years EMT-B/A experience preferred; High school diploma or GED; strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills; must pass background checks and driving record checks.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Massachusetts Paramedic Certification required.
• National Registry Paramedic Certification required.
• Current CPR and ACLS Certification required.
• 1–3 years EMT B/A experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Deliver quality patient care in accordance with clinical policies and standards.
• Attend to patients courteously and professionally.
• Operate ambulance safely following policies and laws.
• Complete ambulance and medical equipment checklists at shift start.
• Submit all PCR documentation daily.
• Communicate effectively with agencies, physicians and healthcare providers.
• Maintain knowledge of company policies and guidelines.
• Perform daily housekeeping at bases of operation.
• Maintain reliable attendance as scheduled.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Team orientation

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Stress management

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR/Dispatch systems

Jobbeschreibung

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Ambulance Operations Per Diem Technical Merrimack Valley, Newburyport, MA, US

Salary Range: $31.00 To $40.00 Hourly

Cataldo offers unique EMS career experiences for paramedics. As a private ambulance service with a growing number of 911 contracts, Cataldo is a top destination for paramedics looking to gain experience as a 911 paramedic as well as inter-facility, non-emergency medical care and transportation. At Cataldo, paramedic opportunities also include our special operations teams

The role of a paramedic is to provide safe and efficient response, treatment, and transportation of all persons requesting or requiring emergent or non-emergent medical services. In addition to providing treatment onsite or during ambulance transportation in trauma, cardiac, or respiratory emergencies, medics also perform complex prehospital care including inserting IV lines, administering medications, and monitoring electrocardiograms (EKGs).

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver quality patient care in accordance with clinical policies, statewide protocol, and standards of care
• Attend to patients in a courteous and professional manner
• Operate the ambulance in accordance with safety rules and regulations; company policies; federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and statutes.
• Complete an ambulance and medical equipment checklist at the beginning of each assigned shift. Inspect and clean the assigned ambulance and all medical equipment to ensure compliance with minimum stock requirements and proper function.
• Complete and submit all documentation/paperwork PCR requirements daily.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external individuals, including agencies, physicians, and other healthcare providers at all times.
• Be knowledgeable of and comply with all company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Perform daily housekeeping duties at assigned bases of operation
• Maintains knowledge of and complies with all company policies, procedures, and guidelines at all times.
• Must maintain a reliable attendance and reports as scheduled and required
• Completes other duties as requested and assigned

Education:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Associate degree or higher preferred

Licensure, Certification, Registration:

• Current Massachusetts Paramedic Certification
• National Registry Paramedic Certification
• Current CPR and ACLS Certification

Experience:

• Minimum of 1-3 years of prior working EMT B or A experience required
• Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Analytical skills to gather and interpret data in various situations and settings.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion while working in a stressful environment
• Ability to identify and provide practical solutions to solve problems and conflicts.
• Commitment to provide exemplary customer service, maintaining professional and courteous interactions at all times.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to meet the essential duties and physical, mental and sensory requirements of the position at all times.
• Comply with UDS drug screening at any and all times
• Satisfactory background check and MA CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information), verification required annually.
• Verification of an acceptable motor vehicle driving record, verification required annually.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met and maintained by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The position requires significant physical strength, dexterity and the ability to function in very adverse environments.

This job requires:

• Ability to lift and maneuver 125+ pounds with assistance and without difficulty
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs repeatedly and the ability to lift and carry 125+ pounds up and down stairs
• Ability to frequently use fingers, hands and arms to reach, handle and/or operate equipment, objects, tools or controls
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to walk without difficulty and without affecting the immediate performance of job-related duties.
• Ability to bend, stoop and crawl as necessary
• Ability to occasionally work in low light and confined spaces
• Ability to work within a mobile environment.

This job requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid and dry conditions. The employee is frequently required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials.