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 Work With Us?

At our facility, we are more than just a health system; we are a community filled with passionate professionals who blend academic excellence with compassion. If you are excited about making a difference in healthcare, we would love to have you on board.

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

Position Details

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

Hours: 40 hours per week - Days, Evenings, and Overnights - Rotating Weekends and Holidays

Job Summary

This role involves being an allied health professional focused on delivering advanced emergency and non-emergency medical care to critical and emergent patients. You will operate with an expanded scope of practice and medication formulary, utilizing your extensive knowledge and skills to provide care during both emergent and non-emergent 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, as will collaboration with the healthcare system and other services to ensure quality care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Paramedic program.
• Nationally Registered Paramedic certification.
• Massachusetts Paramedic certification.
• 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.

Key Responsibilities

The following duties outline the general nature of the work 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.
• Follow clinical protocols, plans, policies, and physician orders accurately.
• Participate in peer review quality assurance and department rounds as required.
• Attend at least 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.
• Perform lab draws as ordered and document in the hospital EMR (Epic).
• Maintain supplies and ensure equipment cleanliness on mobile units.
• Conduct various medical procedures as needed, including 12 Lead EKGs and wound care.
• Complete all required training within one year of employment to operate within an expanded scope of practice, covering areas such as rapid sequence intubation and advanced ventilator operation.

About Our Community

For over 125 years, we have proudly served the Greater Lowell community, combining the high-quality care of a leading medical center with the warmth of a recognized community hospital. 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.

Compensation and Benefits

We believe in valuing 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 daily.

The base pay range reflects the minimum qualifications for this role. Individual offers are crafted using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure fair and consistent compensation aligned 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