Paramedic

At Merrimack Health, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range is $25.21 (Min) — $38.20 hourly (Max), 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.

• Newly competitive rates are available for paramedic roles

As the Paramedic, you will provide all aspects of Advanced Life Support (ALS) treatment and transport of patients in the emergency pre-hospital 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, BLS and special resources / equipment. Performs all skills applicable to the Scope of Practice for Massachusetts certified Paramedics.

Minimum Requirements :

High School Diploma

Massachusetts Certified Paramedic (current)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Basic Cardiac Life Support-Healthcare Provider Level

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (or equivalent)

Driver's License (in good standing)

Ideal candidates will have :

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

All applicants that receive an offer of employment will have the following conduct :

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)