Emergency Medical Technician

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Requisition Number:

R-18275

Facility:

LOC0033 - 60 Winter Street60 Winter Street Weymouth, MA 02190

Department Name:

SSH Ambulance

Status:

Part time

Budgeted Hours:

0

Shift:

Varied Shifts (United States of America)

The Emergency Medical Technician responds to both non–emergent and emergent requests for medical transportation, provides emergency and non–emergency care in the pre–hospital environment within the scope of practice, and provides safe and efficient transportation of the patient to appropriate facility or residence.

Pay Range 21.00-29.41 an hour with the eligibility for shift differentials
Hiring Requirements
Job Details
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Job Profile
0304 - Emergency Medical Technician
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Emergency Medical Services
Worker Sub-Type
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Worker Type
Worker Type
Employee
Time Type
Time Type
Full time
Compensation Grade
Compensation Grade
27
Primary Location
Primary Location
LOC0033 - 60 Winter Street
Primary Job Posting Location
Primary Job Posting Location
LOC0033 - 60 Winter Street
Additional Locations
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Additional Job Posting Locations
Additional Job Posting Locations
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Work Shift
Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)
Recruiting Start Date
Recruiting Start Date
01/02/2025
Target Hire Date
Target Hire Date
01/02/2025
Target End Date
Target End Date
01/31/2025
Additional Information
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Collective Agreement Details
Collective Agreement
Collective Agreement
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Essential Functions

1. Responds promptly to requests for non–emergent and emergency calls as directed by the dispatcher in a timely and safe manner.

a. Upon receiving request from dispatcher, responds to request in a timely fashion.

b. Maintains sufficient knowledge of area geography and traffic patterns

c. Follows Massachusetts Laws, Chapter 89, Section 7 and Chapter 90, Sections 7, 13, 14, 16, and 17 regarding emergency vehicle operation.

d. Parks vehicle in areas designed by local fire, police, or hospital for patient pick-up and discharge.


2. Completes documentation and records according to department policy.

a. Run report will be completely accurately and legibly.

b. Vehicle and equipment checklist will be completed on every shift.

c. Obtains insurance information from transferring institution or receiving hospital.


3. Ensures vehicle and equipment are ready for response at all times.

a. Knows location and proper use of all equipment and radios.

b. Restocks vehicle and equipment within 15 minutes of run

c. Keeps vehicle clean and maintains fuel and stock as needed

d. Reports damaged or unsafe equipment to Supervisor upon problem identification.


4. Renders pre-hospital care at EMT-B level.

a. Performs complete and accurate BLS patient assessments.

b. Is proficient in all BLS skills

c. Has a pleasant and professional manner with all patients and their families

d. Adheres to state and Region IV BLS treatment protocols.

e. Gives accurate and concise radio reports.


5. Performs assigned duties in the Emergency Department under the supervision of the ED physicians.

a. Assists as ancillary staff performing only those duties within the scope of practice or training.

6. Maintains a good working relationship with fellow employees, community emergency service providers, hospital staff, physicians and other allied health professionals.

a. Represents South Shore Hospital and the Ambulance Department in a positive, professional manner.

b. Interacts with department paramedics and hospital employees in a spirit of cooperation and in the patient’s best interest.

Essential Function (Cont.)

I. Technology and Learning

a. Participates in continued learning and possess a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.

b. Embraces technological advances that