EMT Paramedic, Emergency Department, 36 Hours, Mixed Shifts page is loaded EMT Paramedic, Emergency Department, 36 Hours, Mixed Shifts Apply remote type On-site (100% Onsite) locations Worcester, MA University Campus time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R24104052 Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account. Schedule Details:
Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)Scheduled Hours:
Mixed ShiftsShift:
1 - Day Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America)Hours:
36 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 16,000 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.
$5,000 sign on bonus!
A member of the talent acquisition team will provide details on eligibility during the interview process. I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Works in a collaborative fashion as part of the care team with PCA, Unit Secretary, and RN staff.
2. Monitors patients for any acute changes and communicates such changes to primary RN or physician.
3. Assists with procedures and patient care activities at the request of the ED physician and in accordance with ED policy.
4. Establishes and maintains peripheral IV access.
5. Administers medications and fluids within scope of licensure and ED policy.
6. Obtains medial history. Checks vital signs. Advises/informs physician of diagnostic indication.
7. Transports critical patients to and from areas of the hospital while monitoring for any acute changes.
Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:
1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors.
6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
All responsibilities are essential job functions.
II. Position Qualifications: License/Certification/Education: Required:
1. Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
2. Certified in CPR - Basic Rescue by either the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
3. Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support by the American Heart Association.
4. Valid driver license.
Preferred:
1.
Experience/Skills: Required:
1. Demonstrated ability to work well under often stressful situations.
2. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
3. Effective oral and written communication skills.
Preferred:
1. Minimum three years of experience in an urban EMS service integrated with a municipal first response system.
Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.
III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Work is considered medium. Position requires work in a patient care/emergency room environment.
Constantly: Working Indoors.
Frequently: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Reaching, Performing Repetitive Movements, Precise Motor Skills required, Precise Hearing required, Precise Vision required; Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, and Pulling - Less than 10 pounds to 20 pounds.
Often: Balancing, Bending, Kneeling, Grasping, High Level of Stress; Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, and Pulling – 20 pounds to over 100 pounds.
Never: Climbing, Kneeling, Working Outdoors, Working in Temperature Extremes, Working at Heights.
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.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
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Who is a caregiver? It's not just the person who delivers the care. It's all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands.
We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
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