Paramedic Jobs in Melrose, MA

A Paramedic in the med tech industry is a professional who provides advanced medical and trauma care in emergency situations. Their tasks involve assessing patient's condition, administering appropriate medical procedures and medications, transporting patients to medical facilities, and providing reports or documentation. Paramedics utilize Med Tech equipment such as ECG machines, defibrillators, ventilators, and intravenous fluids to provide life-saving care to patients. They work closely with other healthcare professionals and maintain a clean, safe, and operational ambulance environment.

Important qualities for a Paramedic include excellent problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure, physical stamina, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. They must also have a thorough knowledge of medical procedures and equipment operation. The most common certification required is the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification, which ensures competency in the field. Before becoming a Paramedic, an individual may hold positions such as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), a Firefighter, or a Registered Nurse (RN). These roles provide the necessary experience in emergency medical services and patient care needed to succeed as a Paramedic.

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ED Paramedic (36hrs/week)

  • Lowell, MA (18 miles from Melrose, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lowell, MA (18 miles from Melrose, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification....

Paramedic

  • Cambridge, MA (6 miles from Melrose, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (6 miles from Melrose, MA)
  • 2 days ago

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care...

Paramedic

  • Needham, MA (15 miles from Melrose, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Needham, MA (15 miles from Melrose, MA)
  • 10 days ago

How You'll Make an Impact: DispatchHealth is actively hiring Medical Technicians to join our growing clinical team servicing the Boston, MA area. We are looking for energetic, hard-working...

Paramedic

  • Lowell, MA (18 miles from Melrose, MA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Lowell, MA (18 miles from Melrose, MA)
  • 17 days ago

The Paramedic will provide a professional, caring atmosphere to all customer groups, while maintaining a fast-paced, multi-tasked oriented clinical environment....

Paramedic OR Nurse - LPN, LVN or RN.

  • Salem, MA (8 miles from Melrose, MA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Salem, MA (8 miles from Melrose, MA)
  • 21 days ago

Job Listing ID: 4290238 Job Title: Paramedic OR Nurse - LPN, LVN or RN....

Firefighter/Paramedic

  • Concord, MA (15 miles from Melrose, MA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Concord, MA (15 miles from Melrose, MA)
  • 21 days ago

Provide basic and advanced life support....

ED Paramedic

  • Lowell, MA (18 miles from Melrose, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lowell, MA (18 miles from Melrose, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification....

MIH Paramedic

  • Lowell, MA (18 miles from Melrose, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lowell, MA (18 miles from Melrose, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

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...

Program Facilitator/Coordinator(RN or Paramedic),Life Support Services

  • Boston, MA (6 miles from Melrose, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Boston, MA (6 miles from Melrose, MA)
  • 60+ days ago

Current provider/instructor in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) by the American Heart Association (AHA)....

Paramedic - Emergency Unit (36 hours per week)

  • Melrose, MA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Melrose, MA
  • 90+ days ago

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification Massachusetts issued driver's license One (1) year of relevant experience....

Paramedic

  • Braintree, MA (17 miles from Melrose, MA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Braintree, MA (17 miles from Melrose, MA)
  • 90+ days ago

examination, treatment, or procedure by provider Anticipate needs of patients, and the provider Monitoring of patient during examination, or procedure Maintain and update level of skill for pertinent paramedic...

Demographic Data for Melrose, MA

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Salary for Paramedic Jobs in Melrose, MA

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Highest Education Level

Paramedics in Melrose, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
25.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.8%
Associate's Degree
22.2%
High School or GED
17.0%
Master's Degree
6.5%
Some College
2.3%
Doctorate Degree
1.8%
Some High School
0.5%


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