What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic - Health Express position at HXP South Shore Health Express, Inc.?
If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site. Requisition Number: R-15507 Facility: Health_Express_Abington170 Bedford Street Abington, MA 02351 Department Name: HXP Urgent Care Weymouth Status: Part time Budgeted Hours: 0 Shift: Varied Shifts (United States of America) General Job Description • Maintain patient's safe passage in and out of the practice • Greet, assess and interview patients • Obtain past medical and surgical history, family history, social history, vital signs • Review present medications, allergy history, chief complaint • Prepare and assist patients for examination, treatment, or procedure by provider • Anticipate needs of patients, and the provider • Monitoring of patient during examination, or procedure • Maintain and update level of skill for pertinent paramedic duties • Maintain patient care areas • Stocking and ordering of supplies as needed, and maintaining clean exam rooms • Charge and code supplies, medications, and procedures • Respond to patient's concerns in person or by telephone while simultaneously documenting the problem • Maintains patient confidentiality •Administers medications and IVs per physician’s orders • Perform a variety of preliminary procedures, including phlebotomy, injections, throat cultures and more Qualifications: • Current Massachusetts Paramedic Licensure • Current ACLS/BLS licensure • Knowledge of medical terminology • Team Player • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment At least 4 shifts per month, including 1 weekend shift. Responsibilities if Required: Education if Required: License/Registration/Certification Requirements: ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Emergency Medical Services EMT Paramedic - Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) - Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS), INSTRUCTOR- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH) South Shore Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system offering primary and specialty care, hospital care, home health and community care, emergency and urgent care, and preventative and wellness services. We are the largest independent health system in Southeastern Massachusetts. South Shore Health brings together like-minded people who work “As One” toward a common goal of providing exceptional care the people of our region deserve. We unite top-caliber talent, technology, and service with the wishes and personal needs of patients and their families to develop individualized treatment plans.