Emergency Medical Tech (Non-Exempt)

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Perryville (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mercy Health System is seeking dedicated EMTs for Mercy Perry to provide direct patient care, assessment, and rapid response in EMS settings. The role emphasizes adherence to Mercy's standards and code of conduct, with a 48/96 schedule and potential sign-on bonus.

Candidates must hold an EMT license and BLS certification, with Hazmat awareness and NIMS training expected within 90 days of hire. Flexibility for varied shifts and demanding environments is required.

Qualifications

• EMT license valid in state of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers required.
• Hazmat Awareness and NIMS 100/200/700/800 within 90 days of hire.
• Applicants must be at least 19 years old to operate EMS vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assessment and evaluation.
• Perform basic life support and related duties as required.
• Operate EMS vehicles and equipment safely.

Skills

EMT

BLS Certification

Hazmat Awareness

NIMS 100/200/700/800

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Performs direct patient care including assessment, evaluation, and basic life support according to the goals of Mercy Health System, the philosophy of the Sisters of Mercy, Standard of Care, and Employee Code of Conduct. EMT-I's may also perform clerical, dispatch, and maintenance duties as required. Performs related duties as assigned.

Position Details

This is a full-time position @ Mercy Perry

Schedule: 48/96

Sign On Bonus Available

Restrictions Apply

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Licensure

EMT license for the state where employed, valid driver's license.

Experience

Applicants must be at least 19 years of age to operate Mercy EMS vehicles.

Certifications/Registration

Hazmat Awareness, BLS for Healthcare Providers, NIMS 100, 200, 700 and 800 within 90 days of hire.

Other

May be required to work differing shifts and schedules.

Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Requirements

Unimpaired mobility: Must be able to respond quickly to ambulance, must be able to access patients n 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 with partner to carry equipment and patients. Must be able to perform strenuous physical requirements such as CPR, lifting and moving of 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 determining of skin and blood color, and must be able to read medication dosages on drug labels and syringes. Must be able to hear and understandinformation provided by patients, family or bystanders; must be able to hear breathing sounds and accurately determine auscultated blood pressure; 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 clearly 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 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 Certification/Registration

ITLS or equivalent training.

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.