Paramedic - Emergency Unit (36 hours per week)

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. If you are passionate about providing care in your local community, come join our team at Melrose/Wakefield Hospital! Location: Melrose/Wakefield Hospital - 585 Lebanon Street - Melrose, MA Hours: 36 hours per week - EVENING/NIGHT SHIFT (Full time - Benefit eligible) Weekend and holiday shift rotations required Every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday) 2 Summer holidays required (8-hr shift) 2 Winter Holiday shifts required (8-hr shift) 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. 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. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification 7. Massachusetts issued driver’s license 8. 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 stability. 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. 7. Routinely accesses and utilizes hospital EMS leadership for any circumstance where advanced direction is needed or may assist with proper execution of job responsibilities 8. Obtains medical history and monitors vital signs during patient contact. 9. Completes patient charts using medical record software (EPIC). 10. Participates in the discharge planning process of selected patients on inpatient units and in emergency department. 11. May participate in creating care plans with patient’s physicians, including referrals to other care providers. Why Join Us? Competitive salaries Medical, dental, vision insurance that start on day one 403(b) retirement plan with company match Generous earned time benefits Tuition reimbursement Clinical mobility tracks Free on-campus parking About Melrose/Wakefield Hospital Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston. Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40 local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians. Core to our values, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital’s commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents 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.