Paramedic

Paramedic – Sign‑on Bonus Offered Sign‑on bonus: $10,000 for full‑time positions. Base salary: $25.46 to $38.59 hourly, exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Your final base salary will be determined based on education, experience, licensure, and internal equity considerations. Responsibilities As the Paramedic , you will provide all aspects of Advanced Life Support (ALS) treatment and transport of patients in the emergency pre‑hospital setting. Evaluate the nature and extent of acute illness or injury and establish priorities for BLS and ALS treatment. Carry out procedures based upon Statewide Treatment Protocols, Standard Operating Guidelines and Medical Control direction when applicable. Manage the emergency patient's environment in a manner that assures optimal on‑scene care as well as expedient transportation to the most appropriate medical facility. This includes efficient utilization of EMS resources such as local first responders, BLS and special resources/equipment. Perform all skills applicable to the Scope of Practice for Massachusetts‑certified Paramedics. Qualifications High School Diploma Massachusetts‑certified Paramedic (current) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Basic Cardiac Life Support – Healthcare Provider Level Pediatric Advanced Life Support (or equivalent) Driver's License (in good standing) Ideal Candidates NIMS 100, 700 Benefits Competitive wages, including evening, night and weekend shift differentials Health and Dental insurance for employees working 24 hours or more a week Flexible Spending Account for dependent care and medical expenses 403(b) Retirement savings account with employer contributions Full‑time employees accumulate 264 hours per year of paid time off (PTO) Department‑sponsored continuing education Hiring Process Criminal Offender Record Information search (CORI) Drug screen‑tested as part of a pre‑employment physical Successfully pass pre‑employment physical exam Driving record review and meet acceptable standards per LGH insurance carrier Education verification References (if applicable) Equal Opportunity Employer Merrimack Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr