Mobile Healthcare Paramedic (36 hrs.)
Massachusetts General Hospital
- Cambridge, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- The Mobile Healthcare Paramedic responds to patients needs by performing home visits (scheduled, unscheduled, urgent), assessments and treatments MIH protocols and procedures while interfacing with other clinicians.
- Functions in both traditional (field paramedic) and non-traditional settings and providing ALS care activities and non-emergency care with a long-term focus.
- The Mobile Healthcare Paramedic effectively and efficiently communicates and works in a team oriented.
- Follows operational flow and procedures efficiently and effectively to maximize utilization.
- Assists in the development of processes and education materials pertaining to Mobile Integrated Healthcare.
- The Mobile Healthcare Paramedic functions as a facilitator and educator for clinical programs including continuing education for field crews and new hires.
- Drive performance management; assures delivery of high-quality patient care and customer service.
- Prepares written reports as required.
- Maintains effective scene management/leadership; follows ICS protocols.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to think clearly and make quick decisions in an emergency; sound decision making
- Working knowledge Microsoft Office applications
- High level of service delivery. Demonstrates initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
- Utilizes critical thinking to anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
- Associates degree in emergency medical services, healthcare or business administration, or other related degree, equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a field paramedic.
- EMT I/C or equivalent instructor experience.
- Instructor certification in ACLS, PALS or related pediatric course, AMLS, CPR
- MA EMT-P Certification.
- ACLS Certification.
- Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
- Valid driver’s license with no driving violations.
- Driving record in compliance with department policy.
- Mobile Healthcare Paramedic experience preferred.
- FCCS or equivalent experience preferred.
- IFT or Critical Care experience preferred.