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Tufts Medicine Emergency Medical Technician in Lowell, Massachusetts
We’re saving lives, building careers, and reimagining healthcare. We can’t wait to grow alongside you.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.
Why Join Us? At Tufts Medicine, we’re more than a health system – we’re a community of the brightest minds and the biggest hearts in healthcare. We combine academic innovation with compassion and community. If that excites you, then you belong with us.
Competitive salaries & benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision benefits start day one
403(b) Retirement with company match
Tuition Reimbursement
Opportunities for career growth
Job Overview
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.
Location: Lowell General Hospital - 295 Varnum Ave - Lowell, MA
Hours: 40 hours a week - Days/Evenings/Overnights - Rotate EOW/Holidays
Minimum 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
Duties & Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
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
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 responsibilities EMTs
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.
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 .