(Paramedics!!) Diagnostic Imaging Tech Urgent Care

The Urgent Care Tech role supports the safe care and treatment of patients in the urgent care environment, placing IV's for contrast studies and providing emergency response when needed. As the largest healthcare employer on the South Shore, you will find opportunities abound. These part-time hours can be combined with other available department's needs to create a full time, benefitted role if that works best for you! The Urgent Care Tech is responsible for responding to requests for ALS intervention and for providing emergency medical care in the pre-hospital environment according to Paramedic Protocols and Policies approved by SSHS and the ALS system Medical Director. Performs other duties related to the provision of care and development of the community EMS system. Assists in the Hospital as assigned after appropriate credentialing.

Responsibilities

Responds to requests for paramedic services from area departments in a timely and safe manner; Completes documentation and records according to department policy; Ensures vehicle and equipment are ready for response at all times; Renders pre-hospital medical care at the paramedic level; Performs assigned duties in the emergency department under supervision of ED physicians; Acts as team leader in dealing with emergency responses; Takes proper care of vehicle and equipment; Pursues new levels in Paramedicine technology and participates in activities which contribute to professional growth and development; Participates in community activities which improve the public's understanding of the EMS system; Supports the safe care and treatment of patients in the urgent care environment, placing IVs for contrast studies and providing emergency response when needed

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent; Prior experience as a provider of pre-hospital care in an emergency setting; VDL - Valid Drivers License; Verification of an acceptable motor vehicle driving record, at time of hire, with annual verification required thereafter; EMT-P - Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic; ACLS - EMS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support); BLS - EMS (Basic Life Support)

Nice to have

Critical care experience preferred/ALS transfers; PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support; NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Benefits

Part-time hours can be combined with other available department's needs to create a full time, benefitted role