Ada - Paramedic - Full time

Mercy; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy EMS seeks a dedicated Paramedic (EMT-P) to provide direct patient care in field operations, assessing, stabilizing and transporting patients across Mercy systems. The role requires state Paramedic licensure, a valid driver’s license, and physical readiness.

Applicants must be 19+, with Hazmat awareness, ACLS at hire, and PALS within 6 months to ensure rapid, high-quality responses in diverse, demanding environments.

Qualifications

• Paramedic (EMT-P) license in the state of practice.
• Valid driving license.
• Hazmat awareness level training required.
• ACLS certification at hire and PALS within 6 months.
• Must meet physical demands and mobility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, evaluation and medical rescue.
• Access, stabilize, evacuate and transport patients to appropriate destinations.
• Coordinate with Medical Director and Mercy EMS protocols.

Education

Paramedic (EMT-P) license in state of practice

Valid driving license

Hazmat awareness level training

ACLS at hire

PALS within 6 months of hire/transfer

Tools

Monitor/Defibrillator/Pacer

Stretcher and backboard equipment

Job description

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, maintenance duties. Performs related duties as assigned.

Position Details:

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: 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 breath. 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 type device, variety of bags and kits, assigned ambulance, computer, FAX, printer and other office related equipment.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Why Mercy?

• 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.