Paramedic - Mobile Integrated Health, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), 40 hours, Mixed Shifts

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday. Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $29.35 - $39.53 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations . Schedule Details: Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Sunday through Saturday, Weekends - Every Other Weekend Scheduled Hours: 7a-7p/7p-7a and 7-3/3-11/11-7 Shift: 4 - Mixed Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 40 Cost Center: 10020 - 2366 Emergency Med Svcs Union: NAGE (National Association of Government Employees) This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process. Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. 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. Job Overview 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. The duties and responsibilities stated are a general summary and not all inclusive. Major Responsibilities 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. Documents patient care according to standard procedure. Ensures quality and continuity of care through collaboration with other healthcare providers. Administers medications, performs treatments, therapies, and operates equipment according to policy and procedure. Assists physician with treatment, procedures and special tests as required or directed. Assumes responsibility for professional growth. Identifies and participates in educational programs to strengthen both clinical and management expertise. Responds to requests for Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) Program. Performs assessment, consults with on-call EMS Physician to determine eligibility for self-care at home or need for transport to Emergency Department. Ensures MIH Vehicle is properly stocked with necessary supplies, equipment, and medications. Maintains open lines of communication with Program leadership, other departments, staff, physicians, resident staff, and other support personnel. Position Qualifications License/Certification/Education 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) within 1 year of acceptance as a condition of employment. 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. Experience/Skills Required: 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. Preferred: Minimum three years of experience in an urban EMS service integrated with a municipal first response system. Previous Mobile Integrated Health Paramedic experience. 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. We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co