Paramedic - Community Paramedicine - Springfield

experiencedAlliedHealth; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Community Paramedic to provide primary care and education in patients' homes. You will assess, stabilize, and arrange transport for acutely ill patients while coordinating with physicians and the Community Paramedic Medical Control Physician.

The role requires EMT-P certification (preferred) and ACLS (preferred), with a valid driver's license. Prior CCEMTP and EMS experience are valued as is the ability to work under pressure in a home-care setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of a Paramedic program (certificate or associate's degree) required.
• CCEMTP experience preferred.
• EMT-P certification preferred; ACLS preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• One year of CCEMTP experience preferred; three years EMT-P experience required.

Responsibilities

• Examin es, screens, treats, and coordinates health services for patients.
• Conducts post-hospital follow-up care including medication, dressing changes, and vital signs.
• Observes, records, and reports patient conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments to the physician.
• Delivers patient education on diabetes, hypertension, CHF, COPD, falls prevention, nutrition.
• Administers patient care per department protocols and physician orders.
• Coordinates appointments and follow-up with physicians and hospitals.
• Develops reports and templates for the Community Paramedic Program.

Job description

We believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from allwalks of lifein giving good help to those in need.We'llask a lot of you, butwe'llgivea lot back, as well. Whetheryou’recalled tobedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration,there’sa place for you here. Because ifthere'sone thing we know for certain,it'sthat goodworks startwith great people.We’llsupport 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.

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 Affi [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]