Paramedic

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Time Type:

Full time

Department:

Emergency Department

All Locations:

10 Gove Street – Taylor Building

Position Summary:

The Emergency Department Paramedic is responsible for performing routine technical and clinical patient care in a busy Emergency department. Responsible for patient care of assigned patients under the general direction of the Emergency Department Medical Director with direct supervision by the Attending Physician and primary Registered Nurse.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Observes, recognizes, and reports signs and symptoms that require emergency treatment, and initiates measures and/or first aid.
• Accurately obtains, records, and reports vital signs and rechecks as indicated and reports abnormal findings to primary nurse, charge nurse, or physician.
• Sets up equipment for and/or assists physicians/clinicians with treatments, dressings, and tests as assigned.
• Performs 12 lead EKG. Documents patient information and gives EKG promptly to the appropriate nurse and physician.
• Establishes and maintains IVs and hangs fluids according to physician orders.
• Administers medications via the following routes: Oral, sublingual, nebulizer, IM, SC, ETT, IV Infusion, and IV Push in critical situations.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved Paramedic Training program. Certification as an EMT-P is preferred. Certification in ACLS, BLS, and PALS is required.
• This job requires the ability to perform the following: Prolonged standing and walking. Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, sitting, kneeling and squatting, and lifting of 5-10 lbs.

Benefits:

• MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VISION COVERAGE
• LIFE AND DISABILITY INSURANCE
• 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING AND TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNTS
• PAID HOLIDAYS, VACATIONS, SICK, AND PERSONAL TIME
• GENEROUS STAFF DEVELOPMENT BENEFIT
• EXCELLENT MALPRACTICE COVERAGE
• PET INSURANCE
• FREE PARKING
• AND MUCH MORE

Starting at $33.00 per hour, and up to $48.00 per hour based on experience.

EEO & Accommodation Statement:

NeighborHealth is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 617-568-4480 to let us know the nature of your request

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