Emergency Medical Technician, Per Diem

At Merrimack Health, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range is $20.40 to $30.92 hourly, excluding fringe benefits and potential bonuses.

Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, and internal equity considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the range to support future salary growth.

As the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), you will provide all aspects of basic life support (BLS) treatment and transport of patients in the pre-hospital emergency setting. Evaluate the nature and extent of acute illness or injury and establish priorities for BLS and ALS treatment. Carry out procedures based upon Statewide Treatment Protocols, Standard Operating Guidelines and Medical Control direction when applicable. Manage the emergency patient's environment in a manner that assures optimal on-scene care as well as expedient transportation to the most appropriate medical facility. This includes efficient utilization of EMS resources such as local first responders, ALS and special resources / equipment. Performs all skills applicable to the Scope of Practice for Massachusetts certified EMT's.

• Hourly rates start from $20.30 hourly to $30.77 hourly (rates are based on years of experience)

Minimum Requirements :

High School Diploma

Massachusetts Emergency Medical Technician Certificate (current)

Basic Cardiac Life Support-Healthcare Provider Level

Driver's License (in good standing)

Ideal candidates will have :

Experience in an active 9-1-1 call / dispatch center

Completion of the 40-hour Massachusetts Telecommunicator Course (mandatory where applicable)

EMT certification

NIMS 100, 700

Hazmat Awareness

Lawrence General Hospital offers competitive compensation and benefits, which include :

Competitive wages, including evening, night and weekend shift differentials

Health and Dental insurance for employees working 24 hours or more a week

Flexible Spending Account for dependent care and medical expenses

403 (b) Retirement savings account with employer contributions

Full-time employees accumulate 264 hours per year of paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Direct deposit

Department sponsored continuing education

Discounts on Vision, Auto, Home and Pet Insurance

All applicants that receive an offer of employment will have the following conducted.

Criminal Offender Record Information search (CORI)

Drug screen-tested as part of a pre-employment physical

Successfully pass pre-employment physical exam

Driving record review and meet acceptable standards per LGH insurance carrier.

Education verification

References (if applicable)