Community Paramedic - Community Relations - Springfield Regional Office - PRN

Mercy Home Health; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Community Paramedic to provide in-home primary care and education, assess and stabilize acutely ill patients, and arrange transport when needed. The role requires strong clinical judgment and collaboration with physicians and Medical Control.

The position involves high-stress, variable workloads, and extensive patient education on chronic conditions. A valid EMT-P, ACLS, and driver’s license are preferred; experience and readiness for home-based care are essential.

Qualifications

• EMT-P certification preferred.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• 1 year of experience as a CCEMTP preferred.
• 3 years EMT-P experience required.
• Must be at least 23 years old.

Responsibilities

• Examine, screen, treat, and coordinate health services for patients.
• Conduct post-hospital follow-up including monitoring medications and vital signs.
• Observe, record, and report patient conditions to physicians.
• Provide patient education on diabetes, hypertension, CHF, COPD, falls, nutrition.

Skills

EMT-P

ACLS

Valid Driver's License

Clinical Judgement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Paramedic certificate/associate degree

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Mercy Health

We believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life in giving good help to those in need. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Community Paramedic is an extremely demanding role. The individual must be capable of assuming a variety of tasks and be able to make quick and safe decisions pertaining to patient care. The Community Paramedic is responsible for primary care and education in the home environment. This includes assessing, stabilizing, and arranging transport of the acutely ill patient to a hospital. Patient care rendered should be based upon sound clinical judgment, standing orders, and interaction with Physicians and the Community Paramedic Medical Control Physician.

Essential Job Functions

• Examines, screens, treats, and coordinates health services for patients.
• Conducts post-hospital release follow-up care including, but not limited to, monitoringmedication, dressing changes, and checking vital signs.
• Observes, records, and reports to physician, patient’s conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Conducts patient education, including diabetes prevention/treatment, hypertension, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD),falls assessment, injury evaluation, geriatric frailty visits, and nutrition.
• Administers patient care consistent with department protocols and physician orders.
• Coordinates appointments and follow-up with physicians and hospitals
• Develops and completes appropriate reports and templates for the Community Paramedic Program

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

• Certified as an EMT-P in State of practice (preferred)
• Current certification in ACLS (preferred)
• Valid Driver’s License (required)

Education

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• Successful completion of a Paramedic program at the certificate or associates degree level (required)

Work Experience

• One year’s experience as a Critical Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (CCEMTP) preferred.
• Three years’ experience as EMT-P for an EMS service required.
• Must be at least 23 years old and meet insurance guidelines.

Training

• None

Language

• None

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.* May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.* May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

Physical Demands

This demanding position requires the individual to be in good overall physical condition. The ability to lift a minimum of 100 pounds is required. Vision and hearing must be within normal ranges or corrected to be so. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, radiation, and medical preparations is possible.

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
• Perform shift work
• Maneuver weight of patients
• Reach above shoulder
• Repetitive arm/hand movements

Hazards

• Use of Latex products

Skills

• Moderate word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet skills required.
• Basic Email and internet skills required.
• Ability to learn specific job-related software applications.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affi .intive Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]