EMT Basic – Ambulance – LACP Lima

Mercy Home Health; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) plan with employer contribution

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Mercy Health in Lima, OH is seeking an Advanced EMT to provide care and transportation of emergency and non-emergency patients in pre-hospital settings. You will operate an ambulance safely and keep certifications current.

The role requires Advanced EMT certification, driver's license, BLS, ACLS within 1 year, EVOC within 3 months, and at least 1 year of incident-free driving; Mercy Health supports professional development and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Advanced EMT certification required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• BLS required; ACLS within 1 year; EVOC within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls and assesses patients.
• Performs IV therapy and administers medications.
• Performs advanced airway management.
• Transports patients safely and maintains records.
• Keeps certifications current and completes required trainings.

Skills

Patient assessment

IV therapy

Emergency response

Triage

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical Degree (preferred)

Job description

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Mercy Health

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

EMT Advanced–

LACP Lima

Job Summary

The Advanced EMT will provide care and transportation of emergency and non-emergency patients in the pre-hospital environment and scenes at the Advanced EMT level of care defined by the State EMS scope of practice. The Advanced EMT will operate an ambulance in a safe and efficient manner. Advanced EMT will keep current on all required certifications and continuing education

Essential Functions

• Responds to calls and performs patient assessments and triage


• Perform IV Therapy and administer approved medications


• Performs advanced airway management per State EMS Scope of Practice


• Participates/attends required trainings


• Provides proper care, safe and efficient transport


• Maintains reports and records


• Cares for vehicle and equipment


• Maintains confidentiality and actively supports patient/family rights


• Serves as a patient advocate

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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED (required)

Vocational/Technical Degree (preferred)

Licensure/Certification

Advanced EMT certification in state of practice (required)

Valid Driver’s License (required)

BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required)

ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support – American Heart Association (required within 1 year of hire)

Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) (required within 3 months of hire)

Experience

1 year experience with incident-free driving (required)

1-3 Years Of Experience (preferred)

Training

Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) within one year of hire (required)

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

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 affirmative 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]