ED Paramedic

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.

Location: Lowell General Hospital - 295 Varnum Avenue - Lowell, MA

Hours: 36 hours - days/evenings 7:00a - 7:00p or 11:00a - 11:00p

Minimum Qualifications

1. Completion of accredited Paramedic program.

2. National Registered Paramedic.

3. Basic Life Support (BLS) 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

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.

5. Complies with all health, safety, and privacy regulations.

6. Routinely accesses and utilizes hospital EMS leadership for any circumstance where advanced direction is needed or may assist with proper execution of job responsibilities

7. Obtains medical history and monitors vital signs during patient contact.

8. Completes patient charts using medical record software (EPIC).

9. Participates in the discharge planning process of selected patients on inpatient units and in emergency department.

10. May participate in creating care plans with patient's physicians, including

11. Maintains effective scene management.

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.