Paramedic -Full Time-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 according to the goals of Mercy System, the philosophy of the Sisters of Mercy, Standard of Care and Employee Code of Conduct. Paramedics also perform clerical and maintenance duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care: assessment, evaluation, basic and advanced medical rescue
• Access, stabilize, evacuate and transport patients to appropriate destinations
• Perform clerical duties
• Perform maintenance duties
• Perform related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Paramedic (EMT-P) license for the state of practice
• Valid driving license
• Minimum age: 19 years
• Hazmat awareness level training
• ACLS certification at hire
• PALS certification within 6 months of hire/transfer
• Unimpaired mobility: ability to respond quickly to ambulance, access patients in difficult terrain, climb stairs, work in close and dangerous environments (e.g., damaged vehicles), partner to carry equipment and patients
• Ability to perform strenuous physical requirements: CPR, lifting and moving equipment and patients in a variety of environmental conditions
• Ability to perform required medical skills and techniques
• Correctable vision acceptable for day and night operation of emergency vehicles
• Color acuity adequate for determination of skin and blood color
• Ability to read medication dosages on drug labels and syringes
• Ability to hear and understand information from patients, family, bystanders; hear breath sounds and accurately determine auscultated blood pressures; differentiate separate conversations in active, distracting environments; hear and understand radio traffic when responding with lights and sirens
• Ability to speak and enunciate at a level audible to others in loud conditions; speak clearly in stressful situations; verbally communicate with patients, families and other emergency services personnel
• Successful completion of pre-hire and annual fitness for duty test

Qualifications (Preferred)

• High School Diploma or GED
• ITLS or equivalent training
• Background in Emergency Services
• Tactical EMS (TEMS) training (required for participation in TEMS services where provided)

Physical requirements

• Ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis
• Prolonged standing and walking during each shift
• Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties

Equipment

• 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

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)

Schedule

Full-time position at Mercy Springfield, 42 hours per week.