Community Paramedic – LACP Lima

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Community Paramedic position will be supporting a growing community health program focused on post discharge patient support and connecting patients with the appropriate community resources. Schedule is day shift Monday through Friday.

Essential Job Functions

• Responds to calls, performs ALS patient assessment and triage
• Performs indicated Advanced Life Support procedures as per the appropriate EMS Protocols under the direction of the Medical Control Physician, through standing orders or radio/phone communications.
• Ensures that vehicles and equipment are ready for use at the beginning and end of shift.
• Operates all vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
• Provides high level of customer service to all patients, patient’s families, community providers, visitors, and employees.
• Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation as applicable to patient care.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, problem solve, and be able to resolve conflict while working under considerable stress.
• Accommodates and trains new staff and/or students for orientation and/or educational purposes.
• Maintains knowledge of policies, procedures, and EMS Protocols.

Licensing/Certification

• Current paramedic-level certification (required)
• RSFH requires National Registry
• Valid State Driver’s License (Required)
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (Required)
• ACLS – AHA (Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association) (Required)
• PALS – AHA (Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association) (Preferred upon hire, Required within 6 months of hire)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) or Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) (Preferred upon hire, Required within 6 months of hire) (Not required for RSFH)

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Successful completion of a Paramedic program at the certificate or associates degree level (Required)

Work Experience

• 1 Year of Paramedic Experience (Preferred)
• Training Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) – (Preferred upon hire, Required within 1 year of hire) (Required at time of hire for RSFH)

Skills

• ICS 100 & ICS 700 (Preferred)
• Computer Literacy
• Monitor patient conditions during transport
• Inform medical professional regarding patient conditions and care
• Record patients’ medical history
• CPR
• Patient positioning
• Patient transport
• Customer service
• Patient care
• Perform EKG
• Splinting
• Wound care
• Obtaining vital signs, including manual blood pressure
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Working independently
• Working under pressure
• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building
• Empathy

Benefits

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

About the Role

The Community Paramedic position supports a growing community health program focused on post discharge patient support and connecting patients with the appropriate community resources. The schedule is a day shift Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

Looking for candidates who are certified in Community Paramedicine, Candidates must have at least 3-5 yrs of medic experience.

Pay

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

Schedule

Day shift Monday through Friday

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

Skills

• ICS 100 & ICS 700 (Preferred)
• Computer Literacy
• Monitor patient conditions during transport
• Inform medical professional regarding patient conditions and care
• Record patients’ medical history
• CPR
• Patient positioning
• Patient transport
• Customer service
• Patient care
• Perform EKG
• Splinting
• Wound care
• Obtaining vital signs, including manual blood pressure
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Working independently
• Working under pressure
• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building
• Empathy

Company Information

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Communities we serve: Youngstown, Ohio; Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; Emporia, Virginia

Company Information: Bon Secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio; Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Bon Secours – Petersburg, Virginia; Bon Secours – Emporia, Virginia