Paramedic - Emergency Department 12H Evenings

Under the direction and supervision of the provider and professional registered nurse, assists in rendering nursing care in the ED. Functions within policies, procedures and guidelines of SMH in accordance with the MDPH, DNV, CDC and OSHA standards, and any other applicable regulatory or accreditation agency.

Limited 12 Hours (11a-11p)

Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to assist in providing care to patients; all approaches to a patient are sensitive to the patient’s age, culture and potential disability.
• Positive interpersonal communication skills and good organizational skills.
• Must visibly demonstrate commitment to customer relations and all basic concepts of continuous quality improvement and preventing error from reaching the patient.
• Provides timely, positive responses to the needs of all customers including patients, families, co-workers and physicians.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:

• Two years Paramedic experience

Educational Requirements:

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Completion of accredited Paramedic Program

License/Certification:

• Massachusetts Paramedic Certification (EMT-P)
• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS (within 1 year of employment)

Age Specific Criteria: Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.

Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations: Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital Is An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. There Is No Discrimination Because Of Race, Color, Creed, Age, Gender, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Veteran Status Or Disability.