Ada - Paramedic

Find your calling at Mercy! Overview

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. Performs related duties as assigned.

***$10,000 sign-on bonus***

• Education: None.
• 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 respond quickly to ambulance, access patients in difficult terrain, climb stairs, work in close and dangerous environments such as damaged vehicles, partner to carry equipment and patients. Must perform strenuous physical requirements such as CPR, lifting and moving equipment and patients in a variety of environmental conditions. Must perform required medical skills and techniques. Must have correctable vision acceptable for day and night operation of emergency vehicles, color acuity adequate for determination of skin and blood color, read medication dosages on drug labels and syringes.
  
  Must hear and understand information from patients, families, or bystanders. Must hear breath sounds and accurately determine auscultated blood pressures. Must differentiate separate conversations in active, distracting environments. Must hear and understand radio traffic when responding with lights and sirens. Must speak and enunciate clearly at an audible level in loud conditions, speak clearly in stressful situations, and communicate verbally with patients, families, and other emergency services personnel.
  
  Incumbents will be required to successfully satisfy the physical demands of the role. This will include 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, variety of bags and kits, assigned ambulance, computer, fax, printer, and other office‑related 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, training in TEMS is preferred before allowing participation.

• 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.

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits – including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.