Paramedic

With pay starting at $76,300.07 annually (base $70,000 plus a 9% EMT-P Stipend
), the Town of Acton has openings for the position of Paramedic. As a paramedic, you will play a vital role in delivering advanced pre-hospital care. You will receive general supervision from higher level supervisory and management staff and exercise functional and technical supervision over assigned staff.

This is a 42 hour/week position responsible for advanced life support emergency medical care, rescue and other emergency and non-emergency duties. The Town of Acton Fire Department offers rotating overtime, an educational stipend, paid vacation (accrual system), personal and sick time, and more.

• Respond safely to medical emergencies.
• Assess patients, determine medical needs, and provide advanced life support as required.
• Administer medications, treatments, and procedures in line with MA OEMS protocols and Acton Fire Emergency Medical Services SOPs.
• Operate and maintain emergency vehicles and medical equipment.
• Maintain a high level of readiness through training.

• Ability to lift, carry, and move patients and equipment.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tight spaces.
• Capability to perform prolonged life-saving procedures that require significant physical exertion.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions.

Minimum Entrance Requirements
:
Massachusetts Paramedic Certification, ACLS, CPR, PALS, Driver’s License and a minimum of GED.

Special Requirements
:
Advanced emergency medical procedures and patient assessment techniques; arithmetic computations and formulas; correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation; computer applications involving word processing, data entry and/or standard report generation; techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, often in stressful situations.

Benefits
: $425 fitness club reimbursement program (if enrolled in Town health insurance plan). Health, Dental, and Vision insurance are provided. Middlesex Retirement System pension plan and 457-B/Roth IRA plans available.

Applications
:
Submit resume, cover letter, and certifications to Human Resources (e-mail jobs).

Acton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Deadline
:
Open until filled

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Government Administration