Paramedic, Sign-on Bonus of $10,000

Merrimack Health is offering a sign-on bonus for Paramedic positions.

• Full-time Paramedic $10,000

AtMerrimack Health, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary rangeis $25.46 (Min) — $38.59 hourly (Max), excluding fringe benefits and potential bonuses.

Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, andinternal equity considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the rangeto support future salary growth.

As the Paramedic, youwill provide all aspects of Advanced Life Support (ALS) treatment and transport of patients in the emergency pre-hospital setting. Evaluate the nature and extent of acute illness or injury and establish 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, BLS and special resources/equipment. Performs all skills applicable to the Scope of Practice for Massachusetts-certified Paramedics.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• MassachusettsCertified Paramedic (current)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Basic Cardiac Life Support-Healthcare Provider Level
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (or equivalent)
• Driver's License (in good standing)

Ideal candidates will have:

• 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
• Full-time employees accumulate 264hours per year of paid time off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Direct deposit
• Department sponsored continuing education

All applicants that receive an offer of employment will have the following conduct:

• Criminal Offender Record Information search (CORI)
• Drug screen-tested as part of a 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)

Merrimack Health is a private, non-profit community hospital providing the Merrimack Valley & southern New Hampshire regions with patient-centered, compassionate, and quality health care for the whole family. For over 140 years, thededicated doctors, nurses, and staff of Merrimack Health have been committed to improving the health of the people and communities we serve. We offer competitive pay, a robust benefit package, generous paid time off and free parking! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

In 2022, Healthgrades ranked MH in the top 5 percentof hospitals in the country, and was awarded a top spot on Forbes’ annual list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2020!