Massachusetts Healthcare Jobs

Position

Community Paramedic

SCHEDULE:

• Monday – Friday

• No weekends no holidays

LOCATION :

• Springfield, MA

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance. Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases Continuing education support and reimbursement. First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages, Farm Share Memberships. 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service. Free money coach advice from a certified professional. Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health. Pet, home, auto and personal insurance. Life insurance Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more! Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health. Baystate Health, western Massachusetts’ only academic center and tertiary care provider has a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement. We educate and train hundreds of healthcare workers every year and advance knowledge about new approaches to care. At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. We are committed to increasing diverse representation across our organization. Together our inspired and compassionate teams manage the whole health needs of all communities in need.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BLS CPR certified

• Minimum of 5 years of EMS experience with at least 3 years as a paramedic.

• 3 years as a paramedic supervisor preferred.

• Training, CQI, marketing and/or public communication experience and proficiency.

Job Requirements:

• Examines, screens, treats, and coordinates health services for patients.

• Conducts post-hospital release follow-up care including, but not limited to, monitoring medication, dressing changes, and checking vital signs.

• Observes, records, and reports to the physician, patient’s conditions and reaction to medications, treatments, and significant incidents.

• Conducts patient education, including diabetes prevention/treatment, hypertension, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), falls assessment, injury evaluation, geriatric frailty visits, and nutrition.

• Administers patient care consistent with clinical guidelines and provider orders; Coordinates appointments and follow-up with physicians, hospital staff, and community health center staff.

• Develops and completes appropriate reports and templates for the mobile care program and attends meetings as requested and available.

• Operates a Baystate Health vehicle in accordance with Baystate Health policies. Other duties as assigned.

We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!

OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.

You Belong At Baystate

At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.

DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.

Education:

Bachelor of Science: Paramedicine (Required), Certificate: Paramedicine (Required)

Certifications:

Community Paramedic - INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION, Driver License - Other, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Paramedic - Other

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

Ab out Baystate Health

Baystate Health (BH) is one of New England’s leading and largest integrated health care organizations, serving a population of nearly one million people throughout western New England. With roots dating back to the founding of Springfield City Hospital in 1873, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality and compassionate health care in western Massachusetts for more than 145 years. With more than 12,000 employees, a medical staff of nearly 3,100 physicians, and a net patient service revenue of more than $1.4 billion, the ever-growing health system includes five Massachusetts hospitals and the Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware:

• Baystate Medical Center in Springfield

• Baystate Children’s Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center)

• Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield

• Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer

• Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield