Paramedic, Emergency Room- Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health • Southbridge, MA

13d • $18 - $33

About The Position

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. The ED Paramedic, who meets the formal education and clinical experience required by the Massachusetts Board of state licensing for Paramedics, and has successfully passed the paramedic exam, will work under the direction of the Emergency Department Director. The ED Paramedic work in collaboration with the registered nurses and other members of the Emergency Department care team providing direct patient care while working within their scope of practice.

Requirements

• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification
• PALS Certification
• (EMT-P) Massachusetts Paramedic Certification
• A minimum of 1 year, (2 years preferred) of experience working in the field as a Paramedic with a certified EMS company.
• Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

• work in collaboration with the registered nurses and other members of the Emergency Department care team providing direct patient care while working within their scope of practice.
• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
• Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
• Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees