Emergency Medical Technician - Full Time-Mount Vernon

Mercy; Mount Vernon (MO); Presencial; USD 48 000 - 68 000; Tempo integral

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Sign On Bonus Available

Resumo da oferta

Mercy offers a full-time EMT position in Mount Vernon, MO. You will provide direct patient care, assess patients, perform basic life support, and may take on clerical/dispatch duties as needed.

A valid EMT license and driver’s license are required, with Hazmat Awareness and BLS certifications expected within 90 days. The role demands physical fitness and the ability to work varied shifts; pre-hire and fitness-for-duty testing are part of the process.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED required.
• EMT license valid for employed state; valid driver's license.
• Hazmat Awareness, BLS for Healthcare Providers, NIMS 100/200/700/800 within 90 days.

Responsabilidades

• Performs direct patient care including assessment, evaluation, and basic life support.
• EMT-I may perform clerical, dispatch, and maintenance duties as required.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Patient care

Stamina/physical fitness

Communication

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

Ferramentas

Monitor/Defibrillator/Pacer

Stretcher

Stair chair

Backboard

Ambulance equipment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Find your calling at Mercy!

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 @ Mount Vernon

Schedule: 42/hour

Sign On Bonus Available

Restrictions Apply

Licensure: EMT license for the state where employed, valid drivers 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 understand information 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 Licensure:
Preferred Experience:
Preferred Certification/Registration: ITLS or equivalent training.
Preferred Other:

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.