Paramedic (Interfacility Transfer) - Full Time - Variable Shifts

Tufts Medicine•Lowell, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lowell General Hospital is hiring a qualified Interfacility Transfer Paramedic. This position is responsible for providing advanced interfacility medical care and transportation for critical and non-critical patients. This position involves operation under the medical direction and established protocols, ensuring patient safety, accurate documentation and professional conduct during transport of patients. This position possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Works cooperatively within the department, emergency services as well as other disciplines to create a system of quality health care for our patients.

Requirements

Completion of accredited Paramedic program.
Certified Paramedic by National Registry of EMTs.
Massachusetts Certified Paramedic.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
State issued driver’s license.
One (1) year of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor's degree
BLS, ACLS, and/or PALS Instructor.
Incident Command System (ICS) course 200.
Three (3) years of relevant experience.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Responsibilities

Provides transportation and transfer of patients using appropriate modes including ambulatory assist, wheelchair, stretcher, or scoop stretcher/backboard.
Performs detailed assessments and makes recommendations for patient’s care and treatment.
Safety assesses, treats and transport patients between medical facilities.
Provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) care in accordance with MA OEMS guidelines as well as hospital procedures.
Prepares patients for transport and clinically monitors patient to maintain stability.
Avoids hazards, uses safety equipment.
Complies with all health, safety, and privacy regulations.
Routinely accesses and utilizes hospital leadership for any circumstance where advanced direction is needed or may assist with proper execution of job responsibilities.