Paramedic - Mercy Springfield - Full Time

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. Aligns with the goals of Mercy System, the philosophy of the Sisters of Mercy, Standard of Care, and Employee Code of Conduct. Performs clerical and maintenance duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, and provide basic and advanced medical rescue to patients.
• Stabilize, evacuate, and transport patients to appropriate medical facilities.
• Perform clerical and maintenance duties related to EMS operations.
• Operate and maintain mobile and portable communications equipment, monitor/defibrillator/pacer, approved stretcher, stair chair, backboard, scoop-type devices, and a variety of bags and kits.
• Use assigned ambulance, computer, fax, printer, and other office-related equipment.

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 close or dangerous environments.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks such as CPR, lifting, and moving equipment and patients in various environmental conditions.
• 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, accurately determine auscultated blood pressures, and differentiate conversations in distracting environments.
• Ability to hear and understand radio traffic while responding with lights and sirens.
• Ability to speak clearly and audibly in loud and stressful conditions, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and emergency services personnel.

Incumbents will be required to successfully satisfy the physical demands of the role, including a pre-hire and annual fitness-for-duty test.

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, 42 hours per week.

Sign-on bonus available.