Tufts Medicine
Interfacility Transfer Paramedic - ALS - 40hrs/week -2nd shift
Tufts Medicine, Melrose, Massachusetts, us, 02176
Interfacility Transfer Paramedic (40hrs/week / 2nd shift) page is loaded## Interfacility Transfer Paramedic (40hrs/week / 2nd shift)locations:
Lowell General Hospitaltime type:
Full timeposted on:
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R19928Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.# **We Are Hiring a Qualified Interfacility Transfer Paramedic!**At Tufts Medicine - **Lowell General Hospital**, we’re more than a health system – we’re a community of the brightest minds and the biggest hearts in healthcare.
We combine academic innovation with compassion and community.
If that excites you, then you belong with us.Competitive salaries & benefitsMedical, Dental and Vision benefits start day one403(b) Retirement with company matchTuition ReimbursementFree on-site parkingOpportunities for career growth**Hours: 40 hours per week****Evening Shift/ Weekends/Holidays required per dept operational requirements****Location: Lowell General Hospital - 295 Varnum Avenue - Lowell, MA**This position is responsible for providing advanced interfacility medical care and transportation for critical and non-critical patients. This position involves operation under the medical direction and established protocols, ensuring patient safety, accurate documentation and professional conduct during transport of patients. This position possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Works cooperatively within the department, emergency services as well as other disciplines to create a system of quality health care for our patients.**Minimum Qualifications:**
1. Completion of accredited Paramedic program.
2. Certified Paramedic by National Registry of EMTs.
3. Massachusetts Certified Paramedic.
4. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
5. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
6. State issued driver’s license.
7. One (1) year of relevant experience.**Preferred Qualifications:**1. Associate or Bachelor's degree
2. BLS, ACLS, and/or PALS Instructor.
3. Incident Command System (ICS) course 200. Three (3) years of relevant experience.
4. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.**Duties and Responsibilities:** The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.1. Provides transportation and transfer of patients using appropriate modes including ambulatory assist, wheelchair, stretcher, or scoop stretcher/backboard.
2. Performs detailed assessments and makes recommendations for patient’s care and treatment.
3. Safety assesses, treats and transport patients between medical facilities.
4. Provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) care in accordance with MA OEMS guidelines as well as hospital procedures.
5. Prepares patients for transport and clinically monitors patient to maintain stability.
6. Avoids hazards, uses safety equipment.
7. Complies with all health, safety, and privacy regulations.
8. Routinely accesses and utilizes hospThis position is responsible for providing advanced interfacility medical care and transportation for critical and non-critical patients. This position involves operation under the medical direction and established protocols, ensuring patient safety, accurate documentation and professional conduct during transport of patients. This position possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Works cooperatively within the department, emergency services as well as other disciplines to create a system of quality health care for our patients.**About Lowell General**
For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a four-time Magnet-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Lowell General Hospitaltime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
R19928Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.# **We Are Hiring a Qualified Interfacility Transfer Paramedic!**At Tufts Medicine - **Lowell General Hospital**, we’re more than a health system – we’re a community of the brightest minds and the biggest hearts in healthcare.
We combine academic innovation with compassion and community.
If that excites you, then you belong with us.Competitive salaries & benefitsMedical, Dental and Vision benefits start day one403(b) Retirement with company matchTuition ReimbursementFree on-site parkingOpportunities for career growth**Hours: 40 hours per week****Evening Shift/ Weekends/Holidays required per dept operational requirements****Location: Lowell General Hospital - 295 Varnum Avenue - Lowell, MA**This position is responsible for providing advanced interfacility medical care and transportation for critical and non-critical patients. This position involves operation under the medical direction and established protocols, ensuring patient safety, accurate documentation and professional conduct during transport of patients. This position possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Works cooperatively within the department, emergency services as well as other disciplines to create a system of quality health care for our patients.**Minimum Qualifications:**
1. Completion of accredited Paramedic program.
2. Certified Paramedic by National Registry of EMTs.
3. Massachusetts Certified Paramedic.
4. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
5. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
6. State issued driver’s license.
7. One (1) year of relevant experience.**Preferred Qualifications:**1. Associate or Bachelor's degree
2. BLS, ACLS, and/or PALS Instructor.
3. Incident Command System (ICS) course 200. Three (3) years of relevant experience.
4. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.**Duties and Responsibilities:** The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.1. Provides transportation and transfer of patients using appropriate modes including ambulatory assist, wheelchair, stretcher, or scoop stretcher/backboard.
2. Performs detailed assessments and makes recommendations for patient’s care and treatment.
3. Safety assesses, treats and transport patients between medical facilities.
4. Provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) care in accordance with MA OEMS guidelines as well as hospital procedures.
5. Prepares patients for transport and clinically monitors patient to maintain stability.
6. Avoids hazards, uses safety equipment.
7. Complies with all health, safety, and privacy regulations.
8. Routinely accesses and utilizes hospThis position is responsible for providing advanced interfacility medical care and transportation for critical and non-critical patients. This position involves operation under the medical direction and established protocols, ensuring patient safety, accurate documentation and professional conduct during transport of patients. This position possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Works cooperatively within the department, emergency services as well as other disciplines to create a system of quality health care for our patients.**About Lowell General**
For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a four-time Magnet-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care. #J-18808-Ljbffr