Paramedic - Fast-Paced EMS with Impact & Growth

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy EMS is seeking a skilled Paramedic (EMT-P) to provide direct patient care under the Medical Director and Mercy EMS protocols. You will assess, stabilize, evacuate, and transport patients per Mercy System goals, while also performing clerical and maintenance duties as needed.

Required licensure includes Paramedic (EMT-P) and a valid driving license; Hazmat awareness, ACLS at hire, and PALS within 6 months are required or expected.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Paramedic (EMT-P) license for the state of practice.
• Certifications/Registration: Hazmat awareness level training, ACLS at hire, PALS within 6 months of hire/transfer.
• Preferred Licensure: ITLS or equivalent training.
• Preferred Experience: Background in Emergency Services.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care including assessment, evaluation, basic and advanced medical rescue.
• Access, stabilize, evacuate and transport patients to appropriate destinations per Mercy System goals.
• Perform clerical and maintenance duties as required.
• Respond quickly to ambulance calls and operate in challenging environments.

Skills

Paramedic license

ACLS

PALS within 6 months

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Hazmat awareness training

ITLS or equivalent training

ACLS at hire

Job description

Mercy EMS is seeking a skilled Paramedic (EMT-P) to provide direct patient care under the Medical Director and Mercy EMS protocols. You will assess, stabilize, evacuate, and transport patients per Mercy System goals, while also performing clerical and maintenance duties as needed.

Required licensure includes Paramedic (EMT-P) and a valid driving license; Hazmat awareness, ACLS at hire, and PALS within 6 months are required or expected.