Advanced Care Paramedic 911 - Full Time 40hrs/week

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as an Advanced 911 Paramedic!

Our organization is a prominent integrated health system that merges the strengths of academic and community healthcare to provide outstanding, connected, and accessible care experiences for individuals throughout Massachusetts. With a workforce of over 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers, we encompass a variety of facilities, including a major medical center, community hospitals, an extensive home care network, and a large clinically integrated physician network.

Why Become Part of Our Community?

At our organization, we are more than just a health system; we are a community filled with passionate professionals who prioritize both innovation and compassion in healthcare. If you share our enthusiasm for making a difference, we would love to have you on board.

• Competitive salaries and benefits
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting on your first day
• 403(b) Retirement plan with company matching
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Complimentary on-site parking
• Career advancement opportunities

Location: Lowell General Hospital - 295 Varnum Avenue - Lowell, MA

Hours: 40 hours per week - Days/Evenings/Nights - Rotating Weekends and Holidays

Position Overview

This role involves being an allied health professional dedicated to delivering advanced emergency and non-emergency medical care for patients in critical and emergent situations. You will utilize an expanded scope of practice and medication formulary, applying your extensive knowledge and skills to provide care during both emergency and non-emergency medical transport. As part of a comprehensive mobile integrated response team, you will work under medical supervision, conducting thorough assessments and utilizing available diagnostics to collaborate with medical control physicians. Your goal will be to determine suitable treatments and management strategies for patients with acute and chronic conditions, ultimately aiming to reduce emergency department visits and hospital admissions. You will also respond to patient care needs, make appropriate referrals, and educate patients and their families about their medical conditions. Communication with board-certified emergency physicians or the patient’s attending physician will be essential during patient care visits, as will collaboration with other healthcare services to ensure quality care delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Paramedic program
• National Registered Paramedic certification
• Massachusetts Certified Paramedic
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license
• Two (2) years of relevant experience

Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties outline the general nature of the work involved and are not exhaustive. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed:

• Adhere to performance improvement clinical benchmarks
• Handle phone communications professionally
• Complete necessary patient care documentation in the electronic medical record systems
• Utilize safety equipment and avoid hazards
• Correctly follow clinical protocols, plans, policies, and physician orders
• Participate in peer review quality assurance and department rounds as requested
• Attend a minimum of six (6) department rounds annually unless exempted
• Exhibit effective scene management and leadership, adhering to Incident Command System (ICS) protocols
• Efficiently follow operational procedures to maximize resource utilization
• Demonstrate positive teamwork and initiative during EMS operations
• Collaborate professionally with allied health and public safety personnel
• Draw labs as ordered and document in the hospital EMR (Epic)
• Maintain supplies and ensure equipment cleanliness on mobile units
• Perform various medical procedures as needed, including 12 Lead EKGs, wound care, and assistance with activities of daily living
• Complete all required training within one year of employment to operate within an expanded scope of practice, including advanced procedures such as intubation and central line management

About Our Community

For over 125 years, we have proudly served the Greater Lowell community, combining the high-quality care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a community hospital recognized for excellence. As part of our team, you will join over 3,000 dedicated care providers committed to delivering comprehensive, connected care when and where it is needed most.

We value every individual for their unique skills and experiences. Our compensation philosophy aims to provide fair and competitive pay that attracts and retains talented professionals while recognizing the vital contributions you make every day.

The base pay range reflects the minimum qualifications for this role. Individual compensation offers are determined through a comprehensive evaluation of relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure fairness and alignment with our organizational goals.

In addition to base pay, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career development—demonstrating our commitment to your success both professionally and personally.

Pay Range: $32.50 - $36.61