Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician.
Hours: Per Diem
Position Summary:
Direct patient care contact in the prehospital setting, Emergency department, hospital patient care units, and during ambulance transport. Ability to accept patient care directives/orders from hospital physicians, nursing staff, and Lowell General Hospital EMS leadership. Cares for patients and conducts clinically appropriate patient care and ambulance transport in accordance with established hospital policies and Massachusetts Statewide Treatment Protocols. Understands and accepts that all responsibilities are essential to job function.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Administers skilled care to patients being transported between hospitals
Administers skilled care as directed by Lowell General nursing staff
Obtains medical history and monitors vital signs during patient contact
Prepare patients for transport and clinically monitors patient to maintain stability
Demonstrates competence in use of assigned equipment
Respond to a wide range of transport situations
Complies with all health and safety regulations
Established competence in safe ambulance operations
Clinically accurate patient care documentation
responsibilities should routinely access and utilize Lowell General Hospital EMS leadership for any circumstance where advanced direction is needed or may assist with proper execution of job EMTs
Department Specific Responsibilities:
Professionally represents Lowell General Hospital and Lowell General Hospital Emergency Medical Services.
Adheres to established hospital and department specific policies and procedures
Maintains required up to date national, state, and local certification and licensure
Completes department specific training as outlined by Medical Director and EMS department director
Demonstrates use of quality improvement in daily operations
Professional inter-personal communication skills required
Notify Lowell General EMS leadership (medical director, EMS director, Clinical Leader or on duty Charge Paramedic) in event of any circumstance where EMT requires additional assistance or advance direction including but not limited to: Patient adversely affected during care, incidents involving ambulance operations, injury to EMS providers, or challenging inter personal interactions with internal/external patient care providers
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required, some college or Associate’s Degree Preferred
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
Certified EMT Massachusetts EMT-Basic certification, EMT-Advanced preferred
American Heart Association Basic Cardiovascular Life Support
Active Massachusetts Driver’s License (in good standing)
1-3 year of experience
What We Offer:
Not only is Lowell General Hospital an exceptional place to work, offering a culture of recognizing and valuing employees, we provide amazing opportunities for our staff:
Competitive salaries & benefits
403(b) retirement plan with hospital match
Opportunities for growth
Tuition reimbursement
Free on-campus parking
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 three-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.
About Tufts Medicine
A healthcare system that works Tufts Medicine is more than a health system — we’re a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery. Every team member plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world. Here, you’ll join an enthusiastic community that champions your growth and receive generous benefits to support you and your family’s well-being.
Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org.