Emergency Medical Technician- Mercy Springfield - Full Time

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.

Position details

• Full-time, 42 hours per week
• Sign-on bonus available (restrictions apply)
• May be required to work differing shifts and schedules

Requirements

• EMT license for the state where employed
• Valid driver's license
• At least 19 years of age to operate Mercy EMS vehicles
• Hazmat Awareness certification
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800 within 90 days of hire

Working conditions & physical requirements

• Unimpaired mobility: must respond quickly to ambulance, access patients in difficult terrain, climb stairs, work in close and dangerous environments (e.g., damaged vehicles), and with a partner carry equipment and patients
• Strenuous physical requirements: CPR, lifting and moving equipment and patients in a variety of environmental conditions
• Must perform required medical skills and techniques
• Correctable vision acceptable for day and night operation of emergency vehicles; color acuity adequate for determining skin and blood color; ability to read medication dosages on drug labels and syringes
• Hearing: understand information from patients, family, or bystanders; hear breathing sounds and accurately determine auscultated blood pressure; differentiate separate conversations in active, distracting environments; hear and understand radio traffic when responding with lights and sirens
• Speech: speak and enunciate clearly at a level audible to others in loud conditions; speak clearly in stressful situations; verbally communicate with patients, families, and other emergency services personnel
• Incumbents must successfully satisfy the physical demands of the role, including a pre-hire and annual fitness-for-duty test

Equipment used

• Mobile and portable communications equipment
• Monitor/Defibrillator/Pacer
• Approved stretcher, stair chair, backboard, scoop-type device
• Variety of bags and kits
• Assigned ambulance
• Computer, FAX, printer, and other office-related equipment

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