COMMUNITY PARAMEDIC - MOBILE INTEGRATED HEALTH FULL TIME
Company: South Shore Health
Location: Weymouth
Posted on: November 7, 2024
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Job Description:
If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then
please apply through the internal career site.
Requisition Number:
R-18046
Facility:
LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg RoadWeymouth, MA 02190
Department Name:
SSH Mobile Integrated Health HB
Status:
Full time
Budgeted Hours:
36
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Provides primary care and/or advanced life support, including
medical evaluation, treatment and stabilization of the critically
ill and injured with the goal of reducing morbidity. Supports
existing health services; provides integrated health services in
partnership with other health professionals; extends access to
health services delivery in underserved and general populations,
including primary care, public health, disease management,
prevention and wellness, mental health, and dental health; and
performs other duties as required. The position is located in the
South Shore Hospital Emergency Medical Service (EMS)
department.
1. Performs all Primary Job Responsibilities listed for
Paramedic.
2. Examines, screens, treats and coordinates health services for
patients.
3. Conducts post-hospital release follow-up care including, but not
limited to, monitoring medication, dressing changes, and checking
vital signs.
4. Observes, records, and reports to physician, patient's
conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments, and significant
incidents.
5. Conducts patient education, including diabetes
prevention/treatment, hypertension, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF),
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), falls assessment,
injury evaluation, geriatric frailty visits, and nutrition.
6. Administers patient care consistent with department protocols
and physician orders.
7. Coordinates appointments and follow-up with physicians and
hospitals.
8. Develops and completes appropriate reports and templates for the
Community Paramedic Program.
9. Attends meetings as requested and available.
10. Cleans and maintains (minor maintenance) vehicles.
a. Maintains records of vehicles, supplies, training and daily
work.
Required additional Knowledge, and Abilities
Moderate word processing, database, presentation and spreadsheet
skills required.
Basic email and internet skills required. Ability to learn specific
job related software applications.
Must maintain a high degree of academic and practical knowledge in
emergency paramedicine, and must attend sufficient continuing
education classes, courses and seminars both on and off duty to
maintain annual paramedic certification, as required by the State
of Massachusetts
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to effectively speak and present information before groups
of customers, employees, and/or boards of directors of the
organization. Ability to read and interpret a variety of documents
and instructions such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals furnished in written, oral,
diagram, or schedule form. Ability to write routine reports and
correspondence. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common
scientific and technical journals. Ability to respond to common
inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or
members of the business community. Ability to read and interpret
documents such as protocols, physician orders, safety rules,
operating and maintenance instructions procedure manuals;
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out
instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability
to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete
variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in
written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to define
problems, collect data, establish facts, and draws valid
conclusions. Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete
variables in problem solving. Ability to prioritize tasks and
deadlines and apply critical thinking skills to address conflicting
priorities. Ability to interpret electrocardiogram (EKG) charts.
Ability to practice sound decision-making skills
INTERPERSONAL
Demonstrates effective leadership, human resource development,
customer service, and project management skills. Demonstrates
ability to assume responsibility without direct supervision,
exercise initiative and judgment, and make decisions within the
scope of assigned authority. Demonstrate ability to communicate and
work effectively with others and to maintain confidentiality.
Minimum Education - Preferred
Successful completion of the Community Paramedic class and clinical
portion.
Minimum Work Experience
At least two years' EMS experience preferred.
Verification of an acceptable motor vehicle driving record, at time
of hire, with annual verification required thereafter.
Required Licenses / Registrations - Requirement to practice a
profession. Licenses are granted by a licensing board in accordance
with state law. Example - Registered Nurse (RN)
ACLS - EMS
BLS - EMS
VDL - Valid Drivers License
Preferred (not required) Licenses / Registrations
MA DRIVERS - Massachusetts Drivers License
Required Certifications - Certifies a specific competency or
recognition in a professional achievement.
Example - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
EMT- P - Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
Preferred (not required) Certifications
Required Classes/Skills - (Required as of 04/01/2009*) Validates
attendance in a class which focuses on a particular skill or
training. Example - Emergency Response Training (ERT)
* Employees new to a position have 6 months to attain these
Required Classes/Skills
Preferred (not required) Classes/Skills
PALS preferred.
36/wk rotating
Responsibilities if Required:
Education if Required:
License/Registration/Certification Requirements:
ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American
Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH),
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association
(AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Emergency Medical
Services EMT Paramedic - Massachusetts Department of Public Health
(DPH) - Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS), Valid Driver's
License - Various
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