Per Diem / PRN Paramedic - $33 per hour

Mass General Brigham is seeking a per diem / prn Paramedic for a per diem / prn job in Dover, New Hampshire.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Paramedic
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Up to 8.00 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Per Diem

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research. Wentworth-Douglass Hospital remains among the nation’s top hospitals for patient experience as a recipient of the Healthgrades 2023 Outstanding Patient Experience Award for the tenth consecutive year. Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is renowned as one of the largest acute care hospitals in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and Southern Maine. At Wentworth-Douglass, we value people who contribute to patient-centered care that enhances community health; we recognize and reward those who share our values and transform our patients' lives. We invite you to explore opportunities, cultivate community wellness and professional growth. Provides direct and indirect age-specific patient care duties and assessment under the guidance and delegation of a registered nurse while adhering to organizational standards, policies, and protocols. a) Responds to requests for patient care assistance as delegated by the registered nurse b) Maintains skill level to perform patient care tasks and interventions within scope of practice after competency validation to include but not limited to: i) Intravenous catheter insertion ii) 12-lead EKG acquisition iii) Cardiac monitoring and rhythm recognition iv) Orthopedic splint application v) Laboratory specimen collection and process vi) POC waived testing vii) Oxygen therapy administration and monitoring c) Administers medications and intravenous fluids and monitors outcomes as delegated by registered nurse following provider order and hospital policy after competency validation. d) Paramedics may not be the primary care giver to administer blood products, fibrinolytics, insulin, or moderate sedation. i) The paramedic can serve as the second sign off for Medications and blood products an RN will be the primary validator Document care provided and patient’s progress toward attainment of desired outcomes in electronic medical record. Completes the intake assessment specific to the department they are assigned to and documents it in the EHR. a) Initiates treatment and testing based on department protocols. b) Recognizes high risk patients and situations and communicates with charge RN to coordinate patient placement. c) In the Emergency department, the paramedic will do the triage assessment and documentation on ambulance and walk-in patients after completing triage training, to include the Emergency Severity Index, and competency validation. Performs additional job specific requirements and other duties as assigned after competency validation Experience Minimum Required - Graduated from an accredited Paramedic Program - 1 year paramedic Experience Preferred/Desired - > than 2 years Paramedic Education Minimum Required - Paramedic Certification Education Preferred/Desired - AS Special Skills Minimum Required - BLS (AHA or ARC) - ACLS - PHTLS or 2 hours of approved trauma education within 12 months of hire or transfer - PALS Special Skills Preferred/Desired - BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP Instructor Certifications - Care in the hospital setting - Critical care experience. Licensure and/or Certifications Required - NREMT Paramedic Certification - NH paramedic License - ACLS - PALS - PHTLS certification or 2 hours of trauma education within 6 months of hire - BLS (AHA or ARC) Licensure and/or Certifications Preferred/Desired - PHTLS

Mass General Brigham Job ID #3302711. Posted job title: Paramedic - Per Diem - Urgent Care

About Mass General Brigham

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs