Paramedic - Full Time- Springfield

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, maintenance duties. Performs related duties as assigned.

This is a full time position at Mercy Springfield

42 hours/week

Sign on Bonus Available

Restrictions Apply

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

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, maintenance duties. Performs related duties as assigned.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its  Top 100 Places to Work .

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.

• 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, must be able to access patients in difficult terrain, must be able to climb stairs, must be able to work in close and dangerous environments such as damaged vehicles, must be able to 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 be able to perform required medical skills and techniques. Must have correctable vision acceptable for day and night operation of emergency vehicles, must have color acuity adequate for determination of skin and blood color, and 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' must be able to hear breath sounds and accurately determine auscultated blood pressures;
  
  must be able to differentiate separate conversations in active, distracting environments; must be able to hear and understand radio traffic when responding with lights and sirens. Must be able to speak and enunciate and at a level audible to others in loud conditions, must be able to speak clearly in stressful situations, must be able to 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…