Paramedic; Non-Exempt

Overview

Under the direction of the Medical Director and according to Mercy EMS protocols, procedures and policies, 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. Performs related duties as assigned.

• Licensure: Paramedic (EMT-P) license for the state of practice, valid driving license.
• Experience: Applicants must be at least 19 years of age.
• Certifications/Registration: Hazmat awareness level training, ACLS at hire, PALS within 6 months of hire/transfer.
• Other: Unimpaired mobility: must be able to respond quickly to ambulance, access patients in difficult terrain, climb stairs, work in close and dangerous environments (such as damaged vehicles), and partner to carry equipment and patients. Must be able to perform strenuous physical requirements such as CPR and lifting/moving equipment and patients in varying environmental conditions. Must have corrected vision acceptable for day and night operation of emergency vehicles and color acuity adequate for determination of skin and blood color.
  
  Must be able to read medication dosages on drug labels and syringes. Must be able to hear and understand information provided by patients, families or bystanders, and differentiate conversations in active environments. Must be able to hear radio traffic when responding with lights and sirens. Must be able to speak clearly in stressful and loud conditions and communicate with patients, families and other emergency services personnel.
  
  Incumbents will be required to 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, bags and kits, assigned ambulance, computer, FAX, printer and other office equipment.
• Preferred Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred Licensure: ITLS or equivalent training.
• Preferred Experience: Background in Emergency Services.
• Preferred Other: In areas where Tactical EMS (TEMS) services are provided, TEMS training is preferred before participating.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
  • Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
  • Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period.

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care. At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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