Paramedic - Full Time - Lebanon

About the Role

Under the direction of the Medical Director and according to the protocols, procedures, and policies of Mercy EMS, performs direct patient care including assessment, evaluation, basic and advanced medical rescue to access, stabilize, evacuate, and transport a patient to an appropriate destination. Aligns with the goals of Mercy System, the philosophy of the Sisters of Mercy, Standard of Care, and Employee Code of Conduct. Performs clerical and maintenance duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patients in emergency situations.
• Perform basic and advanced medical rescue operations.
• Stabilize, evacuate, and transport patients to appropriate medical facilities.
• Perform clerical and maintenance duties related to EMS operations.
• Operate and maintain EMS equipment, including mobile and portable communications devices, monitor/defibrillator/pacer, stretchers, and other medical/rescue tools.
• Respond to emergency calls quickly and efficiently, navigating difficult terrain and environments.
• Perform strenuous physical tasks such as CPR, lifting/moving equipment and patients under varied conditions.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, bystanders, and emergency services personnel in high-stress situations.

Requirements

• Paramedic (EMT-P) license for the state of practice.
• Valid driver’s license.
• At least 19 years of age.
• Hazmat awareness level training.
• ACLS certification at hire; PALS certification within 6 months of hire/transfer.
• Unimpaired mobility to respond quickly, access patients in difficult terrain, climb stairs, and work in dangerous environments.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks, including lifting/moving patients and equipment (up to 50 lbs regularly).
• Correctable vision for day/night vehicle operation, color acuity for medical assessments, and ability to read medication labels.
• Hearing ability to understand patients, bystanders, and radio traffic in loud/distracting environments.
• Clear verbal communication skills for high-stress situations.

Incumbents must pass a pre-hire and annual fitness-for-duty test.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• ITLS or equivalent training.
• Background in Emergency Services.
• Tactical EMS (TEMS) training where applicable.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs.
• Prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Frequent gripping, reaching, bending, kneeling, twisting, and squatting.

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.

Schedule

Full-time position with a 48/96-hour schedule.