Paramedic - Full Time- Mt Vernon

About the role

Mercy EMS seeks individuals who are passionate about providing high-quality patient care and supporting the mission of the Sisters of Mercy. The role involves performing direct patient care, including assessments, evaluations, and transportation of patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, and provide basic and advanced medical rescue to patients.
• Access, stabilize, and transport patients to appropriate destinations.
• Perform clerical and maintenance duties as directed.
• Participate in ongoing training and certification programs, including Hazmat awareness, ACLS, and PALS.
• Ensure compliance with Mercy System, Sisters of Mercy philosophy, Standard of Care, and Employee Code of Conduct.

Requirements

• Licensure: Paramedic (EMT-P) license for the state of practice.
• Valid driving license.
• At least 19 years of age.
• Certifications: Hazmat awareness level training, ACLS at hire, PALS within 6 months of hire/transfer.

Qualifications

• Unimpaired mobility: Ability to respond quickly to ambulance, access patients in difficult terrain, climb stairs, and work in close and dangerous environments.
• Strenuous physical requirements: Capability to perform CPR, lift and move equipment and patients in various conditions.
• Medical skills and techniques: Proficiency in performing required medical skills and techniques.
• Vision and hearing: Correctable vision and hearing sufficient for day and night operation of emergency vehicles, determination of skin and blood color, reading medication dosages, and understanding radio traffic.
• Communication: Ability to speak and enunciate clearly in stressful situations, and to communicate with patients, families, and other emergency services personnel.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Mercy offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Pay

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Schedule

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