Paramedic

Location: 60 Winter Street, Weymouth, MA 02190. Department: SSH Paramedic Services – Advanced Life Support. Status: Full‑time, 40 budgeted hours, varied shifts.

Essential Functions

• Respond to paramedic service requests from area departments promptly and safely; acknowledge the town dispatcher by radio within two minutes of receiving a call.
• Follow Massachusetts laws (Chapter 89, Sect. 7; Chapter 90, Sections 7, 13, 14, 16, 17) regarding emergency driving.
• Communicate en‑route, scene‑arrival, and unavailable status to the dispatcher via radio.
• Park the vehicle in designated fire/police areas or a safe location when not directed.
• Complete all documentation and records in accordance with department policy; ensure run reports are accurate, legible, and entered into the computer database.
• Perform vehicle/equipment checklist each shift; record all responses in the trip log.
• Submit patient charges with each trip report where treatment was provided; document patient refusals with trip sheets and refusal forms.
• Sign off narcotics per policy.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment readiness at all times; know location and proper use of all equipment.
• Restock vehicle and equipment within 30 minutes after a run; keep the vehicle clean and maintain fuel and fluids as scheduled.
• Report damaged or unsafe equipment to the Director promptly.
• Render pre‑hospital medical care at the paramedic level, performing complete and accurate patient assessments.
• Adhere to Region IV treatment protocols and medical control orders within scope of practice; demonstrate proficiency in all ALS skills.
• Maintain a pleasant, professional manner with patients and provide concise radio reports following communication protocols.
• Maintain sufficient knowledge of local geography.
• Perform assigned duties in the emergency department under physician supervision, including 12‑lead EKGs, blood draws, IV insertions, and charting of in‑house skills.
• Act as team leader during emergency responses, controlling scenes and directing EMTs and other personnel in the patient’s best interest.
• Interact cooperatively with local EMTs, fire, police, and public safety agencies.
• Take proper care of vehicle and equipment, preventing loss or damage through careful handling and storage; keep the vehicle locked when unattended.
• Pursue advanced levels in paramedicine technology and participate in professional growth activities.
• Maintain current certifications as required; share new information with staff and attend monthly meetings.
• Maintain a skill log for all performed skills.
• Participate in community activities that improve public understanding of the EMS system and represent South Shore Health & Educational Corporation positively.
• Complete Hospital‑at‑Home admission process using EPIC’s In‑patient platform; serve as primary in‑home caregiver partnered with virtual nursing.
• Collaborate with Hospital‑at‑Home hospitalists and virtual nurses; perform I‑Stat/ultrasound‑guided IV competencies.
• Participate in team huddles, training, and staff meetings related to Hospital‑at‑Home.
• Set up and troubleshoot remote patient monitoring equipment.
• Provide Hospital‑at‑Home education to patients and families.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum Work Experience: Prior experience as a provider of pre‑hospital care in an emergency setting.
• Required Licenses: Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable motor‑vehicle driving record (verified at hire and annually).
• Required Certifications:
  • EMT‑P (Emergency Medical Technician‑Paramedic) – Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
  • ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support (American Heart Association).
  • BLS – Basic Life Support (American Heart Association).
• Preferred Certifications (not required):
  • PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
  • NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
• Additional Knowledge and Abilities:
  • Moderate word‑processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet skills.
  • Basic email and internet proficiency.
  • Ability to learn job‑specific software applications.
  • Maintain a high degree of academic and practical knowledge in emergency paramedicine and attend continuing‑education courses to retain annual paramedic certification as required by Massachusetts.
• Additional Certifications (Instructor Roles):
  • Instructor – Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association.
  • Instructor – Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association.

Pay

Pay Range: $27.78 – $38.89 per hour.

Schedule

Full‑time, 40 budgeted hours per week, varied shifts.