ED Paramedic

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. Why Join Us? At Tufts Medicine - Lowell General Hospital we’re more than a health system – we’re a community of the brightest minds and the biggest hearts in healthcare. We combine academic innovation with compassion and community. If that excites you, then you belong with us. Competitive salaries & benefits Medical, Dental and Vision benefits start day one 403(b) Retirement with company match Tuition Reimbursement Free on-site parking Opportunities for career growth Job Overview The Paramedic is an allied health professional whose primary focus is to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients. This position possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. This position functions as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Conducts detailed assessments and utilizes available diagnostics to collaborate with the medical control physician 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. Conducts patient care visits with real-time communication with one of our board-certified emergency physicians or the patient’s attending physician. Works cooperatively within the department and other services to create a system of quality health care. Location: Lowell General Hospital - 295 Varnum Avenue - Lowell, MA Hours: 36 hours - days/evenings 7:00a - 7:00p or 11:00a - 11:00p Minimum Qualifications 1. Completion of accredited Paramedic program. 2. National Registered Paramedic. 3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. 4. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification. 5. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. 6. State issued driver’s license. 7. One (1) year of relevant experience. Duties and Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1. Responds to a wide range of transport situations. 2. Performs detailed assessments, diagnostic tests, administers treatments, monitors infusions, and makes recommendations for patient’s care and treatment with on-line medical direction. 3. Prepares patients for transport and clinically monitors patient to maintain 4. Administers skilled care to patients being transported. Follows clinical protocols, plans and orders correctly. Follows on line medical control direction and protocols for every visit. 5. Complies with all health, safety, and privacy regulations. 6. Routinely accesses and utilizes hospital EMS leadership for any circumstance where advanced direction is needed or may assist with proper execution of job responsibilities 7. Obtains medical history and monitors vital signs during patient contact. 8. Completes patient charts using medical record software (EPIC). 9. Participates in the discharge planning process of selected patients on inpatient units and in emergency department. 10. May participate in creating care plans with patient’s physicians, including 11. Maintains effective scene management. About Lowell General For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a three-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most. Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.