ED Medic Baystate

Req#: R25747
Category(s): Allied Health Clinical Professional, Emergency Medicine Services
Full Time / Part Time: Per Diem
Shift: Second

Location: Baystate Wing Hospital, Palmer MA

Shift: Per Diem

All correspondence can be directed to:

Pamelia Morrow: Healthcare Recruiter

Pamelia.Morrow@baystatehealth.org

Baystate Health, western Massachusetts’s premier healthcare provider, and home to Baystate Wing Hospital (BWH). BWH is a community hospital with a wide range of inpatient, outpatient and behavioral health services located in Palmer, MA. The Emergency Department provides 24/7 emergency care with private patient rooms, trauma and behavioral health services is looking for an ED Medic to join our Team!

Department Description:

The ED MEDIC performs a variety of technical tasks and bedside functions as part of the adult and pediatric emergency department care team. Responsibilities include direct patient care, triage, mobility, internal/external transfers, and monitoring. Multiskilled to needs of unit in performing duties relative to all phlebotomy, technical skills, assisting in procedures and EKGs. Expected to manage equipment in conjunction with unit leadership and perform or assist in procedures on unit as an integral team member. Responsible for knowledge of set up and assists in procedures, and patient prep for exams. Possesses knowledge in upholding department goals of patient care by maximizing throughput and expediting care in an emergency setting.

The ED MEDIC may serve on unit or organizational level process improvement/quality committees. The ED MEDIC may be required to assist in training and maintaining staff competencies by working with nursing educators on training materials and skills days.

This description covers the essential functions of the position.  Incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned. Management has the right to change or add to the job responsibilities at any time.

Position Highlights: 

• Member of a Multi-disciplinary dedicated team

• PPE and Safety

• Professional Development and Growth

• Abundant Benefits

​Schedule:

• Per Diem including possible weekend/holiday rotation

• 10:00 am to 10:00 pm including weekend/holiday rotation

• Position located at Baystate Wing Hospital, Palmer, MA

​Qualifications: 

• Successful completion of a Paramedic program required.  Bachelor's Degree, NREMT Paramedic preferred

• Current MA Paramedic License required

• NIMS ICS 100, 200 HCa

  NIMS ICS 700.a

  ACLS

  BLS

  PALS

  ITLS/PHTLS, NRP Preferred

• Current Paramedic experience

• Include but may not be limited to:

  1. Any procedure/skill approved and validated by Baystate Health

  2. IV / IO insertion, care and documentation with validation of competency by Baystate Health

  3. Oxygen therapy

  4. Airway suctioning (oral and deep)

  5. NG/OG tube placement and care

  6. Cardiac monitoring  

  7. Defibrillation

  8. Transcutaneous cardiac pacing

  9. Phlebotomy – appropriate technique, labeling, type and cross-match

  10. Measures, documents and appropriately reports level of pain.

  11. Functions effectively in the provision of care to the patient presenting with acute Cardiovascular complaints.

  12. Functions effectively in the provision of care to the patient presenting with acute neurological symptoms

  13 Functions effectively in the provision of care to the patient presenting in acute distress

  14. Recognizes and appropriately reacts to cardiac rhythms

  15. Provides a safe environment (e.g. ID bracelets, sharp/medication disposal, crash cart checks etc.)

  16. Point of care laboratory procedures as trained/validated by Baystate Health

  17. Implements standard BLS, ACLS, and PALS procedures

Please submit resume with online application.

​For more information, please visit us online at: baystatehealthjobs.com!

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Education:

Certificate: Paramedicine (Required)

Certifications:

Advanced Cardiac Life Support – American Heart Association, Basic Life Support – American Heart Association, Driver License – Other, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Paramedic – Other, NIMS ICS 700 Certified – FEMA Federal Emergency Management Institute, Pediatric Advanced Life Support – American Heart Association

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