Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician. 

Hours: Per Diem

Position Summary:
Direct patient care contact in the prehospital setting, Emergency department, hospital patient care units, and during ambulance transport. Ability to accept patient care directives/orders from hospital physicians, nursing staff, and Lowell General Hospital EMS leadership. Cares for patients and conducts clinically appropriate patient care and ambulance transport in accordance with established hospital policies and Massachusetts Statewide Treatment Protocols. Understands and accepts that all responsibilities are essential to job function.   

Duties & Responsibilities:

Administers skilled care to patients being transported between hospitals

Administers skilled care as directed by Lowell General nursing staff

Obtains medical history and monitors vital signs during patient contact

Prepare patients for transport and clinically monitors patient to maintain stability

Demonstrates competence in use of assigned equipment

Respond to a wide range of transport situations

Complies with all health and safety regulations

Established competence in safe ambulance operations

Clinically accurate patient care documentation

responsibilities should routinely access and utilize Lowell General Hospital EMS leadership for any circumstance where advanced direction is needed or may assist with proper execution of job   EMTs

Department Specific Responsibilities:

Professionally represents Lowell General Hospital and Lowell General Hospital Emergency Medical Services.   

Adheres to established hospital and department specific policies and procedures

Maintains required up to date national, state, and local certification and licensure

Completes department specific training as outlined by Medical Director and EMS department director

Demonstrates use of quality improvement in daily operations

Professional inter-personal communication skills required

Notify Lowell General EMS leadership (medical director, EMS director, Clinical Leader or on duty Charge Paramedic) in event of any circumstance where EMT requires additional assistance or advance direction including but not limited to: Patient adversely affected during care, incidents involving ambulance operations, injury to EMS providers, or challenging inter personal interactions with internal/external patient care providers 

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required, some college or Associate’s Degree Preferred

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)  

Certified EMT Massachusetts EMT-Basic certification, EMT-Advanced preferred

American Heart Association Basic Cardiovascular Life Support

Active Massachusetts Driver’s License (in good standing)

1-3 year of experience

What We Offer: 

Not only is Lowell General Hospital an exceptional place to work, offering a culture of recognizing and valuing employees, we provide amazing opportunities for our staff:

Competitive salaries & benefits

403(b) retirement plan with hospital match

Opportunities for growth  

Tuition reimbursement

Free on-campus parking

About Lowell General

For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a three-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.

About Tufts Medicine

A healthcare system that works Tufts Medicine is more than a health system — we’re a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery. Every team member plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world. Here, you’ll join an enthusiastic community that champions your growth and receive generous benefits to support you and your family’s well-being.

Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org.