Emergency Medical Technician-Full Time Springfield

Mercy; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision coverage

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Springfield is seeking EMT-I professionals to provide direct patient care, assess patients, and support emergency medical services according to Mercy Health System standards.

Applicants must hold an EMT license for the state, a valid driver's license, and complete Hazmat Awareness, BLS, and NIMS within 90 days of hire. This role may require varied shifts and physical demands.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care, assessment, and basic life support per Mercy standards.
• Must maintain clear communication with medical teams and families.
• Physical stamina to perform CPR and lift patients in varied environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, evaluation, and basic life support.
• Assist with clerical, dispatch, and maintenance duties as required.
• Work with EMS team to respond quickly to emergencies and ensure safety of patients.

Skills

Emergency medical care

Patient assessment

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ITLS certification or equivalent

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.

Find your calling at Mercy!

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

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 beable to climb stairs, must be able to work in close anddangerous 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 nightoperation 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.