Paramedic, Mobile Integrated Health, 40 Hours, Mixed

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position performs all duties and skills related to and in accordance with a virtual inpatient, acute care management program and a Mobile Integrated Health Program. The Paramedic performs duties described in the United States Department of Transportation/National Highway Traffic Safety Administration position description for EMT-Paramedic, including responding to requests to examine, assess and stabilize patients at the point of call. The role involves administering skilled, family-centered medical care, performing patient assessments, responding to emergency situations, assessing and stabilizing acutely ill patients, delegating appropriately, documenting patient care, ensuring quality and continuity of care, administering medications and treatments, operating equipment, and assuming responsibility for professional growth through educational programs. The position also responds to requests for the Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) Program, performing assessments and consulting with an on-call EMS Physician to determine eligibility for self-care at home or the need for transport. The MIH Paramedic ensures the MIH Vehicle is properly stocked and maintains open communication with leadership and other healthcare providers.

Requirements

Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Certification as a Certified Community Paramedic (CP-C) by the International Board of Specialty Certifications (IBSC).
Certified in CPR - Basic Rescue by either the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
Certified in ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support by the American Heart Association.
Current, valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
Experienced in accident scene management and control.
Demonstrated ability to work well under often stressful situations.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Minimum three years of experience in an urban EMS service integrated with a municipal first response system.
Previous Mobile Integrated Health Paramedic experience.

Responsibilities

Administers skilled, family-centered medical care to individuals from admission to discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population.
Performs patient assessment/reassessment according to standard procedure.
Responds to a wide range of emergency situations as required.
Assesses, stabilizes, and manages acutely ill patients in accordance with the Massachusetts EMS Pre-Hospital Treatment Protocols. Arranges emergent transport to appropriate facility if deemed necessary. Consults with on-call hospitalist as directed.
Delegates appropriately to others in accordance with job description and competency level.
Documents patient care according to standard procedure.
Ensures quality and continuity of care through collaboration with other healthcare providers.
Administers medications, performs treatments, therapies, and operates equipment according to policy and procedure. Assists physician with treatment, procedures and special tests as required or directed.
Assumes responsibility for professional growth.
Identifies and participates in educational programs to strengthen both clinical and management expertise.
Responds to requests for Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) Program. Performs assessment, consults with on-call EMS Physician to determine eligibility for self-care at home or need for transport to Emergency Department.
Ensures MIH Vehicle is properly stocked with necessary supplies, equipment, and medications.
Maintains open lines of communication with Program leadership, other departments, staff, physicians, resident staff, and other support personnel.
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.