Paramedic jobs in Lawrence, MA

Paramedic provides emergency advanced life support care to patients who are ill and/or injured. Conducts patient assessment to determine the extent of an illness or injury and to establish and prioritize medical procedures to follow. Being a Paramedic performs life support procedures or administers oxygen. Dispenses antiseptic solution to prevent infection, starts and administers intravenous fluids. Additionally, Paramedic performs other emergency medical procedures needed to stabilize patient during transport. Provides an update on patient's condition and status of treatments when transferring to other medical personnel. May require registry in NREMT. Typically requires an associate degree in an accredited Paramedic program. Requires Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Requires Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic. Typically reports to a manager. The Paramedic works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Paramedic typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Paramedic- Emergency- 40 hours, night shift
  • Beverly Hospital
  • Beverly, MA FULL_TIME

  • When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

    Job Type:

    Regular

    Scheduled Hours:

    40

    Work Shift:

    Night (United States of America)

    Paramedic - Emergency - 40 hours, night shift

    Job Description:

    Beverly Hospital promotes the culture and philosophy which enables employees to give and receive the best of care. You can become a part of the team that achieves this success through our CREATE values of Community, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork and Empathy.

    The EMT-Paramedic assists with the delivery of patient care. Administers basic and advanced patient care in the Emergency Department setting under the EMT-Paramedic Job Performance Standards, EMT-Paramedic Competency Skills, and approved EMT Paramedic Hospital Protocols. The EMT-Paramedic must demonstrate the ability and willingness to participate in a Patient Care Team as a multi-skilled caregiver responsible for quality of own work and remain flexible in response to change.

    Education/Experience:

    High School equivalent

    Graduate of an EMT-Paramedic Training from an Accredited  

    School by the MA Office of Emergency Medical Services.

    Minimum of 1 year experience, 3 years preferred as an EMT-Paramedi

    FLSA Status:

    Non-Exempt

    As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

    More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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About Lawrence, Massachusetts

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.4 square miles (19 km2), of which 7.0 square miles (18 km2) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2) (6.07%) is water. Lawrence is on both sides of the Merrimack River, approximately 26 miles (42 km) upstream from the Atlantic Ocean. On the north side of the river, it is surrounded by Methuen. On the south side of the river, the town is bordered by North Andover to the east, and Andover to the south and southwest. Lawrence is approximately 30 miles (48 km) north-northwest of Boston and 27 miles (43 km) southeast of Manc...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Paramedic jobs
$47,531 to $58,879
Lawrence, Massachusetts area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago
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What does a Paramedic do?

Paramedic in Lancaster, PA
"There's a very slight overlap between paramedics and nurses — particularly in critical care — but mostly, they don't do the same things.".
December 11, 2019
Paramedic in Little Rock, AR
Most jobs in the NHS are covered by the Agenda for Change (AfC) pay scales and paramedics start at band 5 as part of their learning programme, progressing to band 6 after two years.
December 08, 2019
Paramedic in Monterey, CA
The Daytime Campus Paramedic Program starts every September.
November 28, 2019