Emergency Medical Tech- Full Time- Mercy Aurora

About the Role

Performs direct patient care including assessment, evaluation, and basic life support according to the goals of Mercy Health System, the philosophy of the Sisters of Mercy, Standard of Care, and Employee Code of Conduct. EMT-Intermediates may also perform clerical, dispatch, and maintenance duties as required. Performs related duties as assigned.

Schedule

Full-time position with a 48/96 schedule. Sign-on bonus available (restrictions apply).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment and basic life support.
• Perform clerical, dispatch, and maintenance duties as required.
• Operate Mercy EMS vehicles (must be at least 19 years of age).
• Respond to emergencies in various environments, including difficult terrain and damaged vehicles.
• Perform strenuous physical tasks such as CPR, lifting, and moving patients and equipment.
• Use mobile and portable communications equipment, monitor/defibrillator/pacer, stretcher, stair chair, backboard, and other medical and office equipment.

Requirements

• EMT license for the state of employment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Hazmat Awareness certification.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800 certifications (within 90 days of hire).

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Unimpaired mobility to respond quickly, access patients in difficult terrain, climb stairs, and work in close or dangerous environments.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks, including CPR and lifting/moving patients and equipment.
• Correctable vision for day/night emergency vehicle operation, color acuity for assessing skin/blood color, and ability to read medication dosages.
• Hearing ability to understand patients, bystanders, and radio traffic in loud/distracting environments, and to differentiate breathing sounds and blood pressure.
• Clear verbal communication in stressful and loud conditions with patients, families, and emergency personnel.
• Must pass a pre-hire and annual fitness-for-duty test.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• ITLS or equivalent training certification.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition support.
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Why Mercy?

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.