Paramedic, Mobile Integ Health , 40 Hours, Mixed Shifts

Umass Memorial Health Caregiver Opportunity

Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

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.

Major

Responsibilities Include:

• 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.

Standard Staffing Level

Responsibilities Include:

• 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.

Position Qualifications Include:

• 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.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions Include:

Work is considered medium. Position requires travel from operations center to local hospitals and patient residences with primary work being indoors in an alternative patient care environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talent acquisition. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.