Mobile Health Paramedic

Coastal Medical Transportation Service • Springfield, MA

7d • $35 - $40

About The Position

Estella Health, a sub-brand of CMTS, is hiring new and experienced Mobile Healthcare Paramedics for its expanding public health division. Paramedics provide mobile-based medical care in a variety of settings, using an expanded scope of practice above the paramedic level. They work independently and as part of a care coordination team to support patients and reduce the need for hospital admission and readmission.

Under the direction of the CMTS leadership team, public health division, physician medical director, and supervisory staff, providers deliver safe and effective care in accordance with clinical policies, statewide treatment protocols, and standards of care. They are expected to maintain professionalism and dignity in patient interactions. Shifts run in 12-hour increments, and full-time and part-time schedules are available.

Compensation is $35–$40 per hour, with additional compensation for some certifications and experience and a $3-per-hour differential for overnight and weekend shifts. A $7,000 sign-on bonus is offered to full-time Mobile Health Paramedics. Applicants joining from another company may keep their seniority date for PTO accrual.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in an MIH setting.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Current paramedic certification in good standing from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services.
• Current Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
• Current Advanced Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Current motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions in English.
• Ability to walk a quarter mile and use stairs without difficulty; sit or stand for long periods; lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds; and bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, reach, push, pull, and grasp in varied circumstances and positions.
• Ability to function in adverse environments with potential health and safety risks inherent in mobile healthcare and healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective mobile healthcare with an expanded scope of practice, following clinical policies, statewide treatment protocols, and standards of care.
• Attend to patients in a professional and courteous manner.
• Operate company vehicles safely and responsibly.
• Complete patient care documentation promptly and comprehensively, and obtain information to facilitate reimbursement when appropriate.
• Follow CMTS policies and procedures.
• Maintain clinical proficiency and knowledge.
• Retrieve, stock, and clean medical equipment.
• Clean, organize, and restock vehicles after each shift as necessary.
• Report punctually to assigned shifts in a complete, clean uniform.
• Protect the privacy of protected health information in accordance with CMTS policies, federal and state law, and professional principles.
• Maintain paramedic certification or recertification in Massachusetts, complete continuing education in a timely manner, and keep Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Support certifications current.

Benefits

• $7,000 sign-on bonus for full-time Mobile Health Paramedics.
• $3-per-hour overnight and weekend shift differential.
• Additional compensation for some certifications and experience.
• Eligible employees joining from another company may keep their seniority date for PTO accrual.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED