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, this position performs direct patient care including assessment, evaluation, basic and advanced medical rescue to access, stabilize, evacuate, and transport a patient to an appropriate destination. Paramedics also perform clerical and maintenance duties, and related tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patients in emergency situations.
• Perform basic and advanced medical rescue operations.
• Stabilize and transport patients to appropriate medical facilities.
• Perform clerical and maintenance duties as required.
• Operate and maintain various medical and office equipment, including mobile and portable communications equipment, monitor/defibrillator/pacer, stretcher, stair chair, backboard, and ambulance.

Requirements

• Paramedic (EMT-P) license for the state of practice.
• Valid driving 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 such as CPR, lifting, and moving equipment and patients.
• Correctable vision acceptable for day and night operation of emergency vehicles, with adequate color acuity for medical assessments.
• Ability to hear and understand information from patients, families, and bystanders, including in loud and distracting environments.
• Clear verbal communication skills for stressful and loud conditions.
• Successful completion of pre-hire and annual fitness for duty tests.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

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

Schedule

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

Sign-on bonus available. Position is benefit eligible and located at Mercy Lebanon.