Melrose/Wakefield Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center and over 20 locations and 50 specialties, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career.
If you are passionate about providing care in your local community, come join our team at Melrose/Wakefield Hospital.
Why Join Us?
Competitive salaries
Medical, dental, vision insurance that start on day one
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Generous earned time benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Clinical mobility tracks
Free on-campus parking
Location: Melrose/Wakefield Hospital - 585 Lebanon Street - Melrose, MA
Hours: 32 hours (2 open) 11:00a - 11p with differentials
32 hours (1 open) 3:00pm -11pm with differentials
Job Overview
The Paramedic is an allied health professional whose primary focus is to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients. This position possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. This position functions as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Conducts detailed assessments and utilizes available diagnostics to collaborate with the medical control physician to determine appropriate treatments and intermediate care management strategy. Responds to patient’s care needs, requests appropriate referrals, and provides education to patients and their families regarding their medical conditions. Conducts patient care visits with real-time communication with one of our board-certified emergency physicians or the patient’s attending physician. Works cooperatively within the department and other services to create a system of quality health care.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Completion of accredited Paramedic program.
2. National Registered Paramedic.
3. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
4. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
5. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
6. State issued driver’s license.
7. One (1) year of relevant experience.
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. Responds to a wide range of transport situations.
2. Performs detailed assessments, diagnostic tests, administers treatments, monitors infusions, and makes recommendations for patient’s care and treatment with on-line medical direction.
3. Prepares patients for transport and clinically monitors patient to maintain stability.
4. Administers skilled care to patients being transported. Follows clinical protocols, plans and orders correctly. Follows on line medical control direction and protocols for every visit.
7. Routinely accesses and utilizes hospital EMS leadership for any circumstance where advanced direction is needed or may assist with proper execution of job responsibilities
8. Obtains medical history and monitors vital signs during patient contact.
9. Completes patient charts using medical record software (EPIC).
10. Participates in the discharge planning process of selected patients on inpatient units and in emergency department.
11. May participate in creating care plans with patient’s physicians, including referrals to other care providers.
About Melrose/Wakefield Hospital
Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston. Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.
Core to our values, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital’s commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents
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.