PARAMEDIC

South Shore Health • Lexington, MA

6d • $26 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

The Paramedic responds to requests for advanced life support (ALS) intervention and provides emergency medical care in the pre-hospital environment in accordance with Paramedic Protocols and Policies approved by South Shore Health and the ALS system Medical Director. The role also performs duties supporting care and development of the community EMS system and assists in the hospital when assigned after appropriate credentialing.

The Paramedic responds safely and promptly, communicates with dispatch, completes required patient-care documentation, and keeps the response vehicle and equipment ready for service. The position provides paramedic-level patient assessment and treatment, follows Region IV protocols and medical-control orders within scope of practice, and may perform assigned emergency-department duties under physician supervision. The Paramedic also leads emergency scenes, works cooperatively with EMTs and public-safety personnel, maintains certifications and skills, and participates in community education and public-relations activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Prior experience providing pre-hospital care in an emergency setting.
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record at hire, with annual verification thereafter.
• Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Critical care experience, including ALS transfers.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly and safely to requests for paramedic services, acknowledge dispatch by radio, report response status and times, and park in a designated or safe area.
• Complete accurate and legible run reports, database entries, vehicle and equipment checklists, trip logs, patient charges, refusal documentation, and narcotics sign-offs according to policy.
• Keep the vehicle and equipment response-ready, know how to use equipment, restock after calls, maintain cleanliness and fuel and fluids, and report damaged or unsafe equipment.
• Provide pre-hospital paramedic-level care, including complete patient assessments, adherence to Region IV protocols and medical-control orders, ALS skills, professional patient interactions, accurate radio reports, and knowledge of local geography.
• Perform assigned emergency-department duties under physician supervision and within training and scope, including assisting with 12-lead EKGs, blood draws, and IV insertions, and documenting in-house skills.
• Lead emergency responses by managing scenes, directing EMTs and other medical personnel in the patient's best interest, and cooperating professionally with local EMTs and public-safety, fire, and police personnel.
• Protect and maintain the vehicle and equipment, including preventing loss or damage and locking the vehicle when unattended.
• Maintain required certifications, share new information with colleagues, attend monthly staff meetings, and keep a log of skills performed.
• Represent South Shore Health and the Paramedic Services Department professionally and participate in public activities that promote understanding of the EMS system.

What This Job Offers

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