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We are seeking a **_Paramedic_** to join Tufts Medicine growing **Mobile Integrated Health** team.

In this role you will provide primary care and advanced life support, medical evaluations, treatment and stabilization of Lowell General Hospital patients with chronic and acute health issues in their homes in the **_Lowell_** area.

If you are interested in a role where you will provide integrated care and have an opportunity to advance your assessment and treatment skills with training in multiple areas including oncology, vascular access, heart failure etc, we would love to discuss this opportunity with you!

Position Overview:

This position is an allied health professional who possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care in the home and institutional setting in an effort to decrease emergency department and hospital utilization.

Functions as part of a comprehensive mobile integrated response, under medical oversight and conduct detailed assessments and available diagnostics to collaborate with the medical control physician to determine appropriate treatments and intermediate care management strategy for patients with acute and chronic conditions.

Responds to patient care needs, requests and places appropriate referrals, and provides education to patients and their families regarding their medical conditions.

Conducts patient care visits with real-time communication with one of our board-certified emergency physicians or the patient’s attending physician and works cooperatively within the healthcare system and other services to create a system of quality health care.

**Location: Lowell General Hospital** - 295 Varnum Avenue - Lowell, MA

**Hours:** 36 hours, variable days and rotating weekend, working between 8a-8p with one weekend shift a month

Minimum Qualifications

+ Completion of accredited Paramedic program.

+ National Registered Paramedic.

+ Massachusetts Certified Paramedic.

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

+ Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

+ Massachusetts issued driver’s license.

+ Two (2) years of relevant experience.

+ Must obtain Community Paramedic certification by the International Board of Specialty Certifications (IBSC) within one (1) year of start of employment.

Why Join Us?

At Tufts Medicine - **Lowell General Hospital** , 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.

What We Offer

+ Competitive salaries & benefits

+ Medical, Dental and Vision benefits start day one

+ 403(b) Retirement with company match

+ In-depth training programs

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Free on-site parking

+ Opportunities for career growth

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 [email protected] .