Paramedic - Perry - PRN

Overview

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

This is a PRN Paramedic position at Mercy Perry.

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; must partner to carry equipment and patients. Must be able to perform strenuous physical requirements such as CPR, lifting and moving equipment and patients in a variety of environmental conditions. Must have correctable 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, family or bystanders; hear breath sounds and accurately determine auscultated blood pressures; differentiate separate conversations in active, distracting environments; hear radio traffic when responding with lights and sirens. Must be able to speak and enunciate at a level audible to others in loud conditions and in stressful situations, and verbally communicate 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.

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