Tufts Medicine
Interfacility Transfer Paramedic - ALS - 40hrs/week -2nd shift
Tufts Medicine, Lowell, Massachusetts, United States, 01856
Interfacility Transfer Paramedic (40hrs/week / 2nd shift)
Location: Lowell General Hospital - 295 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA Hours:
40 hours per week; Evening Shift / Weekends / Holidays required per department operational requirements
Overview
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
Completion of accredited Paramedic program.
Certified Paramedic by National Registry of EMTs.
Massachusetts Certified Paramedic.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
State issued driver’s license.
One (1) year of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate or Bachelor's degree
BLS, ACLS, and/or PALS Instructor.
Incident Command System (ICS) course 200. Three (3) years of relevant experience.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provides transportation and transfer of patients using appropriate modes including ambulatory assist, wheelchair, stretcher, or scoop stretcher/backboard.
Performs detailed assessments and makes recommendations for patient’s care and treatment.
Safety assesses, treats and transport patients between medical facilities.
Provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) care in accordance with MA OEMS guidelines as well as hospital procedures.
Prepares patients for transport and clinically monitors patient to maintain stability.
Avoids hazards, uses safety equipment.
Complies with all health, safety, and privacy regulations.
Routinely accesses and utilizes hospital systems during transport.
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 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.
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Location: Lowell General Hospital - 295 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA Hours:
40 hours per week; Evening Shift / Weekends / Holidays required per department operational requirements
Overview
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
Completion of accredited Paramedic program.
Certified Paramedic by National Registry of EMTs.
Massachusetts Certified Paramedic.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
State issued driver’s license.
One (1) year of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate or Bachelor's degree
BLS, ACLS, and/or PALS Instructor.
Incident Command System (ICS) course 200. Three (3) years of relevant experience.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provides transportation and transfer of patients using appropriate modes including ambulatory assist, wheelchair, stretcher, or scoop stretcher/backboard.
Performs detailed assessments and makes recommendations for patient’s care and treatment.
Safety assesses, treats and transport patients between medical facilities.
Provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) care in accordance with MA OEMS guidelines as well as hospital procedures.
Prepares patients for transport and clinically monitors patient to maintain stability.
Avoids hazards, uses safety equipment.
Complies with all health, safety, and privacy regulations.
Routinely accesses and utilizes hospital systems during transport.
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 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.
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