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Lawrence General Hospital Emergency Medical Technician in Lawrence, Massachusetts
* 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)