Ada - Paramedic

Overview

Under the direction of the Medical Director and according to Mercy EMS protocols, procedures and policies, paramedics perform 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.

Qualifications

• 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 requirements:
  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; partner to carry equipment and patients; perform strenuous physical requirements (CPR, lifting/moving equipment and patients in various conditions); read medication dosages on drug labels and syringes; hear and understand information from patients, family or bystanders;
  
  distinguish breath sounds and auscultated blood pressures; communicate effectively in loud, stressful environments; satisfy the physical demands of the role with pre-hire and annual fitness for duty tests.

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.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED.
• Licensure: ITLS or equivalent training (preferred).
• Experience:
  
  Background in Emergency Services (preferred).
• Certifications/Other: TEMS training preferred in areas where Tactical EMS services are provided before 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.

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