What are the responsibilities and job description for the MIH Paramedic position at Mass General Brigham Healthcare at Home?
Responsible for assessment, interaction, and treatment of those patients, including facilitating continuity of care by interacting with their physician and healthcare facilities. The Mobile Healthcare Paramedic provides primary care and/or advanced life support, including medical evaluation, treatment and stabilization of the critically ill and injured with the goal of reducing morbidity.
Responsibilities
- The Mobile Healthcare Paramedic responds to patients' needs by performing home visits (scheduled, unscheduled, urgent), assessments and treatments MIH protocols and procedures while interfacing with other clinicians.
- Functions in both traditional (field paramedic) and non-traditional settings and providing ALS care activities and non-emergency care with a long-term focus.
- The Mobile Healthcare Paramedic effectively and efficiently communicates and works in a team oriented.
- Follows operational flow and procedures efficiently and effectively to maximize utilization.
- Assists in the development of processes and education materials pertaining to Mobile Integrated Healthcare.
- The Mobile Healthcare Paramedic functions as a facilitator and educator for clinical programs including continuing education for field crews and new hires.
- Drive performance management; assures delivery of high-quality patient care and customer service.
- Prepares written reports as required.
- Maintains effective scene management/leadership; follows ICS protocols.
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to think clearly and make quick decisions in an emergency; sound decision making.
- Working knowledge Microsoft Office applications.
- High level of service delivery. Demonstrates initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
- Utilizes critical thinking to anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree in emergency medical services, healthcare or business administration, or other related degree, equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience as a field paramedic.
- EMT I/C or equivalent instructor experience.
- Instructor certification in ACLS, PALS or related pediatric course, AMLS, CPR
- MA EMT-P Certification.
- ACLS Certification.
- Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
- Valid driver's license with no driving violations.
- Driving record in compliance with department policy.
- Mobile Healthcare Paramedic experience preferred.
- FCCS or equivalent experience preferred.
- IFT or Critical Care experience preferred.
Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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