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. Performs clerical and maintenance duties 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.
• Operate and maintain emergency medical equipment.
• Perform clerical and maintenance duties related to the role.

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.

Physical Demands

• Unimpaired mobility to respond quickly to ambulance and access patients in difficult terrain.
• Ability to climb stairs and work in close, dangerous environments such as damaged vehicles.
• Capability to perform strenuous physical activities including CPR, lifting, and moving equipment and patients.
• Correctable vision acceptable for day and night operation of emergency vehicles, with color acuity adequate for determining skin and blood color.
• Ability to read medication dosages on drug labels and syringes.
• Hearing ability to understand information from patients, family, or bystanders, hear breath sounds, and accurately determine auscultated blood pressures.
• Ability to differentiate conversations in active, distracting environments and understand radio traffic.
• Ability to speak clearly and audibly in loud and stressful conditions.

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 services are provided.

Schedule

Full-time position with a 42-hour weekly schedule on 12-hour shifts.

Benefits

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

Pay

Sign-on bonus available.