Community Paramedic - Mobile Intergrated Health-1

Facility: 55 Fogg Road, Weymouth, MA 02190

Department: SSH Mobile Integrated Health
Status: Part time
Shift: Day

About the role

Provides Mobile Integrated Health Paramedic Services delivering emergency medical care in the pre-hospital environment according to Paramedic Protocols and Policies approved by South Shore Health and the ALS system Medical Director. Performs duties related to care provision and development of the community EMS system. Assists in the Hospital as assigned after appropriate credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Responds to requests for paramedic services from area departments in a timely and safe manner; acknowledges town dispatcher by radio within two minutes.
• Follows Massachusetts laws regarding emergency driving (Chapter 89, Sect. 7 and Chapter 90, Sections 7, 13, 14, 16, 17).
• Contacts requesting town dispatcher by radio to report time en-route, scene arrival, and unavailable status.
• Parks vehicle in areas designated by local fire or police, or in a safe area if not directed.
• Completes documentation and records according to department policy:
  • Run report completed accurately and legibly.
  • Run report data entered into computer database accurately.
  • Vehicle/equipment checklist completed on every shift.
  • All responses recorded in the trip log.
  • Patient charges submitted with each trip report where treatment was provided.
  • Patient refusals documented with trip sheet and refusal form.
  • Narcotics signed off per policy.
• Ensures vehicle and equipment are ready for response at all times:
  • Knows location and proper use of equipment.
  • Restocks vehicle and equipment within 30 minutes following run.
  • Keeps vehicle clean and maintains fuel and fluids per schedule or as needed.
  • Reports damaged or unsafe equipment to Director upon problem identification.
• Renders pre-hospital medical care at the paramedic level:
  • Performs complete and accurate patient assessments.
  • Adheres to Region IV treatment protocols and procedures.
  • Carries out medical control's orders within own scope of practice.
  • Proficient in all related ALS skills.
  • Maintains a pleasant and professional manner with patients.
  • Gives accurate, concise radio reports and adheres to established radio communication protocols.
  • Maintains sufficient knowledge of geography.
• Performs assigned duties in the emergency department under the supervision of ED physicians:
  • Performs only those techniques within scope of training, under direction of Medical Control Physician.
  • Assists with 12 Lead EKGs, blood draws, IV insertions.
  • Charts skills done in-house according to appropriate policy.
• Acts as a team leader in dealing with emergency responses:
  • Demonstrates ability to control emergency scenes.
  • Directs EMTs and other medical personnel on scene in the patient's best interest.
  • Interacts with local EMTs and public safety, fire, and police in a spirit of cooperation and professionalism.
• Takes proper care of vehicle and equipment:
  • Prevents loss or damage of equipment by careful handling and storage.
  • Maintains equipment and vehicle according to policy.
  • Keeps vehicle locked when unattended.
• Pursues new levels in Paramedicine technology and participates in activities contributing to professional growth and development:
  • Maintains current certifications as required.
  • Shares new information with fellow staff.
  • Attends monthly staff meetings.
  • Maintains a skill log for all skills performed.
• Participates in community activities improving the public’s understanding of the EMS system:
  • Represents South Shore Health & Educational Corporation and the Department of Paramedic Services to the public in a positive, professional manner.
  • Participates effectively in planned public relations events.
• Completes Hospital at Home Admission Process using the inpatient platform of EPIC:
  • Primary in-home caregiver partnered with Virtual Nursing.
  • Collaborates with Hospital at Home Hospitalist and Virtual Nurses.
  • Performs I-Stat/Ultrasound-guided IV competencies.
  • Participates in team huddles related to Hospital at Home.
  • Participates in Hospital at Home-related training and staff meetings.
  • Sets up and troubleshoots remote patient monitoring.
  • Provides Hospital at Home education to patients and their families.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Prior experience as a provider of pre-hospital care in an emergency setting.
• Valid Driver’s License (VDL) with verification of an acceptable motor vehicle driving record at time of hire and annually thereafter.
• Required Certifications:
  • EMT-P – Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (Massachusetts Department of Public Health).
  • ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA).
  • BLS – Basic Life Support (AHA).
• Preferred (not required) Certifications:
  • PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
  • NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
• Critical care experience preferred/ALS transfers.
• Moderate word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet skills.
• Basic email and internet skills.
• Ability to learn specific job-related software applications.
• Must maintain a high degree of academic and practical knowledge in emergency paramedicine.
• Must attend sufficient continuing education classes, courses, and seminars to maintain annual paramedic certification as required by the State of Massachusetts.

Pay

Pay Range: $27.78 - $38.89 per hour