Paramedic, Mobile Integ Health , 40 Hours, Mixed Shifts

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

1d•$29 - $40•Hybrid

About The 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. 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.

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.
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.