Paramedic, Air and Ground Transport

The transport paramedic is responsible for providing high-quality critical care and transportation of critically ill or injured patients to the appropriate medical facilities utilizing standards and guidelines established by Mercyhealth Medical Director(s). The transport paramedic is a key member of the critical and emergency medical care team and demonstrates the highest quality of emergency/critical care standards of practice and commitment to safety.

3 x 12 hour shifts, weekend and holiday rotation

Rotation of both day and night shifts

• Provides pre-hospital advanced life support care from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility; maintains thorough patient care documentation in a timely manner.
• Practices within his/her scope of practice as defined by the State of Illinois/Wisconsin and Mercyhealth. Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences. Communicates educational needs to the program leadership.
• Provides patient care as assigned and per routine, according to standards of care, shift routines, and policies and procedures.
• Performs advanced skills and procedures as approved by Mercyhealth.
• Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures. Attends educational programs as required by the medical director.
• Serves as a role model, educator and clinical resource. Participates regularly in departmental activities, simulation, projects and committees (to include research and publishing opportunities). Maintains awareness of current issues related to pre-hospital care through participation in professional activities, i.e., national, state legislative--elected or appointed.
• Acts as a preceptor and/or participates in on-boarding/orientation of new partners and students. Clearly communicates program goals and objectives.
• Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by Mercyhealth. Responsible for reporting medical equipment failures and taking initial steps to ensure repair of equipment as directed. Maintains adequate supplies within program transport vehicles to deliver patient care. Assist with the routine maintenance of the ambulance, equipment and facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and professional appearance to insure rapid response to all transport requests.
• Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings, mission debriefings and completes necessary documentation. Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assists pilot as requested, i.e., radio, navigational, and visual observation activities. Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment. Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed.
• Functions as a CCTT ground team member by attending pre-call briefings and post-call debriefings. Assists in pre-call, i.e., radio, navigational, and weather observation activities. Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment. Conducts safety briefings as needed.
• Participates regularly in Mercyhealth meetings, activities, projects and committees (to include research and publishing opportunities).
• Participates in patient and referring institution follow-up and planned outreach marketing and education activities.
• Maintains a clean work and patient environment.
• Processes orders in an accurate and timely manner. Answers the telephone and call lights appropriately provides information or relays messages to patients and staff.
• Maintains and orders…