Local Contract Paramedic

LanceSoft is seeking a local contract Paramedic for a local contract job in Nashua, New Hampshire. Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Paramedic

Discipline: Allied Health Professional

Start Date: 06/12/2025

Duration: 52 weeks

42 hours per week

Shift: 8 hours, nights

Employment Type: Local Contract

Job Summary

Under the direction and guidance of the Emergency Department Medical Director, and the general supervision of the Emergency Department Nursing Director, and in accordance with the standards of care and practice referenced by St. Joseph Hospital's unit/departmental policies and procedures, the paramedic performs the following functions. It should be understood that the primary responsibility for an individual patient will remain with the assigned RN.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.

Perform standard assessments using basic and complex equipment

Based on assessments, identify patient care priorities

Reassess patient status/needs at appropriate intervals

Report patient status changes/needs to appropriate RN or ED physician/treating clinician

Initiate/maintain IV access lines in ED and other patient areas, excluding central lines

Initiate/maintain intraosseous (IO) access lines with physician approval

Perform blood draws and send to lab according to policy

Removal of IV/IO lines

Obtain and interpret 12 lead EKG and present to ordering provider

Recognize and report abnormal cardiac rhythms to treating provider

Perform Endotracheal intubation as requested by the ED Physician

Obtain and evaluate FSBG

Wound dressing application

Obtain Clean Catch Urine

Transport patients to other departments or inpatient rooms including Telemetry

Administer medications, as appropriate, as ordered by ED physician/treating clinician

Set up suture sets

Splint Application

Order entry using RN Symptom-Based Order Guidelines

Restocking of supplies as needed

Triage Patients

Discharge Patients

Maintains confidentiality

Able to communicate verbally and in writing

Communicate patient status or needs to RN or ED physician/treating clinician, as needed

Document procedures, medications, etc. in electronic medical record

Serve as patient advocate as needed

Monitor department for cleanliness and safety issues and report as appropriate

Meet standards of job analysis form

Ensure patient comfort

Collaborate with ED Team to expedite care

Pay attention to patient needs

Interact positively with members of team, other departments and services

Respect patient's culture, lifestyle, religion and age when planning or implementing care

Accept constructive criticism and channels emotional reaction in a positive manner

Other duties as trained and credentialed

Job Requirements: (education and experience/preferred and required)

Job Knowledge and Skills

Point of care competencies (urine dip, glucose monitoring, fecal occult)

IV competencies

EKG/Defibrillation with Arrhythmia recognition

Venipuncture competencies

IO insertion/removal

Ranger fluid warmer

Bair hugger

Therapeutic hypothermia

Wound care

Burn care

Splint application

CPI Certification

Learning and Leadership Development Academy modules, as assigned

Education and Experience

Current New Hampshire Paramedic license required.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support required.

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required.

Successful completion of Paramedic level training strongly preferred.

Five years as a practicing pre-hospital Paramedic preferred.

Salary rate is negotiable based on experience. About LanceSoft

Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we're 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities. Benefits

Weekly pay

Medical benefits

Permanent