What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medical Technician position at Lawrence General Hospital Health System?
*** Newly Competitive Rates are available for Emergency Medical Technician roles *** As the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), you#will provide all aspects of basic life support (BLS) treatment and transport of patients in the pre-hospital emergency setting. Evaluate the nature and extent of acute illness or injury and establishes priorities for BLS and ALS treatment. #Carry out procedures based upon Statewide Treatment Protocols, Standard Operating Guidelines and Medical Control direction when applicable. #Manage the emergency patient#s environment in a manner that assures optimal on-scene care as well as expedient transportation to the most appropriate medical facility. This includes efficient utilization of EMS resources such as local first responders, ALS and special resources/equipment. #Performs all skills applicable to the Scope of Practice for Massachusetts certified EMT#s. *** Hourly Rates Start from $20.30 hourly to $30.77 hourly (rates are based on years of experience) *** Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma# Massachusetts Emergency Medical Technician Certificate (current) Basic Cardiac Life Support-Healthcare Provider Level Driver#s License (in good standing) ## Ideal candidates will have: Experience in an active 9-1-1 call /dispatch center Completion of 40 hour Massachusetts Telecommunicator Course (mandatory where applicable) EMT certification NIMS 100, 700 Hazmat Awareness Lawrence General Hospital offers competitive compensation and benefits which include: Competitive wages including evening, night and weekend shift differentials Health and Dental insurance for employees working 24-hours or more a week Flexible Spending Account for dependent care and medical expenses 403 (b) Retirement savings account with employer contributions# Fulltime employees accumulate 264 hours per year of paid time off (PTO) Tuition reimbursement # Direct deposit Department sponsored continuing education Discounts on Vision, Auto, Home and Pet Insurance# All applicants that receive an offer of employment will have the following conducted. Criminal Offender Record Information search (CORI) Drug screen-tested as part of pre-employment physical # # # # # # # Successfully pass pre-employment physical exam# Driving record review and meet acceptable standards per LGH insurance carrier# Education verification References (if applicable)
Employment Type: Per Diem
Shift: All shifts
Hours: NA
Salary : $20 - $31
