Paramedic - Full Time - Mercy Springfield

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. Performs 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, evacuate, and transport patients to appropriate medical facilities.
• Operate and maintain emergency medical equipment.
• Perform clerical and maintenance duties as required.

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.
• Ability to hear and understand information from patients, families, and bystanders, including breath sounds and blood pressure.
• Ability to speak clearly and audibly in loud and stressful conditions.

Incumbents will be required to 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.
• Background in Emergency Services.
• Training in Tactical EMS (TEMS) where applicable.

Schedule

Full-time position, 42 hours per week.

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).

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