Emergency Medical Tech - Full Time - Springfield

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-I's may also perform clerical, dispatch, and maintenance duties as required. Performs related duties as assigned.

Schedule

Full time at Mercy Springfield with 12-hour shifts. May be required to work differing shifts and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly to ambulance calls and access patients in difficult terrain, including climbing stairs and working in close or dangerous environments such as damaged vehicles.
• Perform strenuous physical tasks such as CPR, lifting and moving equipment and patients in various environmental conditions.
• Perform required medical skills and techniques.
• Operate emergency vehicles with correctable vision suitable for day and night conditions, including color acuity for assessing skin and blood color.
• Accurately hear and interpret information from patients, family, or bystanders, including breathing sounds, blood pressure, and radio traffic in distracting environments.
• Communicate clearly and audibly in loud or stressful situations with patients, families, and emergency services personnel.
• Use equipment including mobile and portable communications devices, monitor/defibrillator/pacer, stretcher, stair chair, backboard, scoop device, various bags and kits, assigned ambulance, computer, fax, and printer.

Requirements

• EMT license for the state where employed.
• Valid driver’s license.
• At least 19 years of age to operate Mercy EMS vehicles.
• Certifications/Registration: Hazmat Awareness, BLS for Healthcare Providers, NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800 within 90 days of hire.
• Must successfully pass a pre-hire and annual fitness-for-duty test to meet the physical demands of the role.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition support.
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
• Sign-on bonus available (restrictions apply).