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At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Full time, part time and per diem positions available.

UMass Memorial Health Entities:

• Medical Center - Worcester (University, Memorial, Hahnemann)
• Health Alliance -Clinton (Leominster)
• Marlboro Hospital
• Harrington Hospital (Southbridge, Webster)
• Community Healthlink Worcester
• Community Medical Group (Doctor Offices)

1. Administers skilled medical care to individuals in response to calls for emergency treatment in accordance with the Massachusetts EMS Pre-Hospital Treatment protocols. Examines, assesses, and stabilizes patients at emergency scene, i.e., advanced cardiac life support, hemorrhage control, treatment for shock, immobilization of fractures, bandaging, proper treatment for burns, poisoning, or drug overdose, manages gynecological emergencies, delivers newborn, manages mentally disturbed patient, etc.

2. Obtains medical history. Checks vital signs. Advises/informs on-call physician of diagnostic indication. Performs definitive life support. Administers treatment and utilizes advanced life support equipment and procedures as directed by authorized physician, i.e., performs endotracheal intubation, defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, nasogastric intubation, closed chest intraosseus fluids, etc. May perform external trans thoracic cardiac pacing, medication enhanced intubation including surgical cricothyroidotomy, and other advanced scope of practice procedures.

3. Responds to a wide range of emergency situations as required.

4. Provides control at the scene of medical emergency. Conducts triage, treatment and transportation at mass casualty incidents including incidents involving terrorism and weapons of mass destruction.

5. Documents pre-hospital care received by patients in order to facilitate admission to health care facility and for database purposes.

6. Prepares patients for transport. Consults with radio dispatcher as to appropriate available medical facility in order to ensure immediate treatment of patient upon arrival. Monitors patient in ambulance to maintain stability. Administers additional treatment when necessary.

7. Drives ambulance to and from scene of emergency. Inspects, clears, stocks and may make repairs (in emergency) to Emergency Medical Services vehicle and equipment to ensure and provide continuous availability of appropriately decontaminated units.

8. Maintains control of narcotics Class B and C. Maintain up-to-date records of inventory of both narcotic and non-narcotic medications stored in vehicle and supply source at hospital. Ensures emergency vehicle is properly stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and medications.

9. Reports suspected abuse following standard procedure.

1. Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

2. Certified in CPR - Basic Rescue by either the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.

3. Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support by the American Heart Association.

4. Valid driver license.

1. Experienced in accident scene management and control.

2. Demonstrated ability to work well under often stressful situations.

3. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

4. Effective oral and written communication skills.

Preferred: Minimum three year's experience in an urban EMS service integrated with a municipal first response system.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Now offering an assignment up to 6 months for EMT / Paramedic at the rate of $30/hr. Must be willing to work a full time flexible schedule. Must have a valid state of IL EMT or Paramedic license. A career with Hartgrove Behavioral Hospital offers:

• A rewarding career improving the lives of adults and youth
• Career advancement and mobility
• An engaged leadership team with a commitment to patient and staff safety
• And much more!

About Us. Hartgrove Behavioral Health System consists of a 160-bed leading psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing quality behavioral health services for a diverse population of all ages. Hartgrove is a flagship behavioral health facility within Universal Health Services, Inc. and throughout Illinois. Hartgrove is a state-of-the-art facility offering some of the most advanced technologies and programs found in the behavioral health field. We are dedicated to our teamwork approach and provide a highly compassionate and therapeutic environment, as well as offering a continuum of specialty programs throughout our inpatient, partial and outpatient services.

The Mental Health Specialist provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Primary responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention and activities of daily living. No benefits offered.

Qualifications required:

• Licensure/Certification: State of IL EMT or Paramedic Certification

Essential job functions:

• Perform all crisis intervention techniques (verbal and physical) and respond to code situations
• Monitor and ensure patient safety at all times via continuous Q15-minute rounding
• Ability to therapeutically communicate with patients
• Ability to recognize and communicate the physical and psychological status of the patients under their care
• Assist patient with Activities of Daily Living when necessary

Non-essential job functions:

• Maintain a clean work setting and milieu
• Assist in the transporting of patients to and from the hospital when needed
• Performing vital signs on patients
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Success factors/job competencies:

• Positive therapeutic relationships and interventions with patients
• Service excellence with all customers
• Ability to use least restrictive measures
• Clear and concise documentation
• Adherence to hospital attendance policies

Physical demands and work environment:

Environmental conditions: Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior. Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste. General hospital environment.

Physical demands: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Physical agility to manage patients during physical interventions. Push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds. Intermittent sitting; prolonged standing, walking, bending and stooping. Ability to perform visual and auditory observation of patients. Drug and alcohol free as evidenced by negative results of post-offer, pre-employment urine drug screen.

Performance standards:

-90 Day performance evaluation

-Annual performance appraisal

-Ongoing support from supervisor

Supervision exercised: None

Line of promotion: Program Specialist

Job classification: Non-Exempt; Hours vary based on staffing needs and include day, evening, night and weekend shifts.

EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: or .

Responsibilities Now offering an assignment up to 6 months for EMT / Paramedic - at the rate of $30/hr. ***Must be willing to work a full time flexible schedule *** Must have a valid state of IL EMT or Paramedic license A Career with Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital Offers. A rewarding career improving the lives of adults and youth Career advancement and mobility An engaged leadership team with a commitment to patient and staff safetyAnd much more! About Us.Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital meets the needs of our patients, their families and the community by delivering an all-encompassing psychiatric healthcare service that is both effective and efficient. Restoring the emotional well-being of our patients and giving them resources for their future is our primary commitment.Job Summary: The Mental Health Specialist provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Primary responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention and activities of daily living.No benefits offered. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Licensure/Certification: State of IL EMT or Paramedic Certification ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Essential Job Functions are defined as the fundamental job-related duties that are necessary to the position. An employee is deemed qualified for this position if he or she can perform the following duties with or without accommodations:-Perform all crisis intervention techniques (verbal and physical) and respond to code situations-Monitor and ensure patient safety at all times via continous Q15 minute rounding-Ability to therapeutically communicate with patients-Ability to recognize and communicate the physical and psychological status of the patients under their care-Assist patient with Activities of Daily Living when necessary NONESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: -Maintain a clean work setting and milieu-Assist in the transporting of patients to and from the hospital when needed-Performing vital signs on patients-Perform other duties as assigned. SUCCESS FACTORS/JOB COMPETENCIES: -Positive therapeutic relationships and interventions with patients-Service Excellence with all customers-Ability to use least restrictive measures-Clear and concise documentation-Adherence to Hospital Attendance policies PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: Environmental Conditions: Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior. Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste. General hospital environment. Physical Demands: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Physical agility to manage patients during physical interventions. Push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds. Intermittent sitting; prolonged standing, walking, bending and stooping. Ability to perform visual and auditory observation of patients. Drug and alcohol free as evidenced by negative results of post-offer, pre-employment urine drug screen. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: -90 Day performance evaluation-Annual Performance Appraisal-Ongoing support from supervisor Supervision Exercised: None Line of Promotion: Program Specialist Job Classification: Non-Exempt; Hours vary based on staffing needs and include day, evening, night and weekend shifts.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position. Staff must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including children, adolescents, and adults. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Mental Health Specialist will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by the Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager or Program Specialist. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: or .

Ignite your career with a purpose! At the Kamada Plasma Houston Center, you'll contribute directly to life-saving therapeutic treatments, making a profound difference in the lives of patients every single day. Step into a vibrant and innovative environment where your work has a tangible impact, leveraging cutting-edge practices to achieve our vital mission.

About Kamada Plasma

Kamada Plasma is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kamada Ltd., and specializes in collecting plasma for the production of critical therapies. As one of the select plasma collection companies in the U.S., our centers are overseen by expert teams utilizing automated plasma collection machines. Our operations are FDA licensed and certified by the PPTA (Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association) and CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments).

Your Day as a Physician Substitute

As a Physician Substitute, you will be responsible for screening and assessing potential plasma donors, conducting physical exams, reviewing medical histories, managing donor adverse reactions, and administering immunizations. You will perform medical evaluations in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements, and conduct initial interviews, health history assessments, and physical exams to determine donor eligibility. You will also monitor vital signs during and after donations, recognize and respond to adverse reactions or emergencies, and administer immunizations. Maintaining accurate medical records is essential, as is collaborating closely with the Center Physician and Center Quality Manager on complex medical cases. This full-time, onsite role involves ensuring compliance with infection control and safety protocols, maintaining confidentiality and donor privacy, and upholding professional standards.

Would You be a Great Physician Substitute?

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a high school diploma or GED and a Medical License as an EMT, LPN, RN, or BSN from an accredited institution. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification are also required. Previous experience in a medical or healthcare setting is preferred. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation , exceptional interpersonal and communication skills , and the proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You should possess adaptability, strong problem-solving skills , and the ability to maintain composure and professionalism in high-pressure situations. Proficiency in computer skills for data entry and electronic record management is also necessary. You should be able to work independently and as part of a team, collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals.

Will You Join Our Team?

If you have these qualities and meet the basic job requirements, we'd love to have you on our team. Apply now using our online application!

Kamada Plasma is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. Qualified individuals of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply now and be part of our mission to save lives!

As part of our commitment to a safe workplace, Kamada conducts pre-employment background checks. By applying for a position, you agree to participate in the background check process if selected as a finalist. Results will be kept confidential, and non compliance or negative results may effect employment eligibility.