Interfacility Transfer Paramedic - ALS - 40hrs / week -2nd shift

Interfacility Transfer Paramedic - Advanced Life Support

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose / Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.

We Are Hiring a Qualified Interfacility Transfer Paramedic!

Why Join Us? At Tufts Medicine - Lowell General Hospital , we're more than a health system - we're a community of the brightest minds and the biggest hearts in healthcare. We combine academic innovation with compassion and community. If that excites you, then you belong with us.

Why Join us?

Competitive salaries & benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits start day one

403(b) Retirement with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Free on-site parking

Opportunities for career growth

Hours : 40 hours per week - Opportunity for per diem

Evening Shift / Weekends / Holidays required per dept operational requirements

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

This position is responsible for providing advanced interfacility medical care and transportation for critical and non-critical patients. This position involves operation under the medical direction and established protocols, ensuring patient safety, accurate documentation and professional conduct during transport of patients. This position possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Works cooperatively within the department, emergency services as well as other disciplines to create a system of quality health care for our patients.

Minimum Qualifications :

1. Completion of accredited Paramedic program.

2. Certified Paramedic by National Registry of EMTs.

3. Massachusetts Certified Paramedic.

4. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

5. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

6. State issued driver's license.

7. One (1) year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

1. Associate or Bachelor's degree

2. BLS, ACLS, and / or PALS Instructor.

3. Incident Command System (ICS) course 200. Three (3) years of relevant experience.

4. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

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. Provides transportation and transfer of patients using appropriate modes including ambulatory assist, wheelchair, stretcher, or scoop stretcher / backboard.

2. Performs detailed assessments and makes recommendations for patient's care and treatment.

3. Safety assesses, treats and transport patients between medical facilities.

4. Provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) care in accordance with MA OEMS guidelines as well as hospital procedures.

5. Prepares patients for transport and clinically monitors patient to maintain stability.

6. Avoids hazards, uses safety equipment.

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

8.Routinely accesses and utilizes hosp

This position is responsible for providing advanced interfacility medical care and transportation for critical and non-critical patients. This position involves operation under the medical direction and established protocols, ensuring patient safety, accurate documentation and professional conduct during transport of patients. This position possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Works cooperatively within the department, emergency services as well as other disciplines to create a system of quality health care for our patients.

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 four-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.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth-one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range : $30.00 - $33.59