What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic - Per Diem - Emergency Room position at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital?
Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.
Job Summary
Provides direct and indirect age-specific patient care duties and assessment under the guidance and delegation of a registered nurse while adhering to organizational standards, policies, and protocols.
iii) Cardiac monitoring and rhythm recognition
iv) Orthopedic splint application
vii) Oxygen therapy administration and monitoring
Completes the intake assessment specific to the department they are assigned to and documents it in the EHR.
Education
Paramedic Program
Licenses and Credentials
ACLS
BLS
PALS
Nationally Certified or Registered Paramedic
Experience
EMT/Paramedic experience 1-2 years preferred
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Physical Requirements
Onsite
Work Location
789 Central Avenue
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Employee Type
Per Diem
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
EEO Statement
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital 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.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.
Job Summary
Provides direct and indirect age-specific patient care duties and assessment under the guidance and delegation of a registered nurse while adhering to organizational standards, policies, and protocols.
- Responds to requests for patient care assistance as delegated by the registered nurse
- Maintains skill level to perform patient care tasks and interventions within scope of practice after competency validation to include but not limited to:
- Intravenous catheter insertion
iii) Cardiac monitoring and rhythm recognition
iv) Orthopedic splint application
- Laboratory specimen collection and process
vii) Oxygen therapy administration and monitoring
- Administers medications and intravenous fluids and monitors outcomes as delegated by registered nurse following provider order and hospital policy after competency validation.
- Paramedics may not be the primary care giver to administer blood products, fibrinolytics, insulin, or moderate sedation.
- The paramedic can serve as the second sign off for Medications and blood products an RN will be the primary validator
Completes the intake assessment specific to the department they are assigned to and documents it in the EHR.
- Initiates treatment and testing based on department protocols.
- Recognizes high risk patients and situations and communicates with charge RN to coordinate patient placement
- In the Emergency department, the paramedic will do the triage assessment and documentation on ambulance and walk-in patients after completing triage training, to include the Emergency Severity Index, and competency validation.
Education
Paramedic Program
Licenses and Credentials
ACLS
BLS
PALS
Nationally Certified or Registered Paramedic
Experience
EMT/Paramedic experience 1-2 years preferred
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong patient/customer service skill.
- Excellent crisis intervention skills.
- Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Onsite
Work Location
789 Central Avenue
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Employee Type
Per Diem
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
EEO Statement
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital 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.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
