Paramedic-Field Train Office - Full time

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship is seeking a Field Supervisor Paramedic to provide direct patient care, perform life support, and supervise EMTs and Paramedics in daily pre-hospital operations.

The role includes making operational decisions in the absence of supervisory leadership, ensuring adherence to Mercy’s philosophy and codes of conduct, and coordinating training activities for EMS personnel.

Qualifications

• Paramedic license required (state of practice) and valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Hazmat awareness level, ACLS at hire, PALS within 6 months of hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, evaluation, and basic/advanced life support.
• Supervise EMTs and Paramedics in daily routine and pre-hospital care.
• Make operational decisions in the absence of the Manager-Regional EMS or Supervisor-Operations.

Tools

Monitor/Defibrillator/Pacer

Stair chair

Backboard

Ambulance equipment

Job description

Overview

Perform direct patient care including assessment, evaluation, basic and advanced 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. Field Supervisors also perform clerical, maintenance duties and act as preceptors of EMT and Paramedic students. Also supervisor EMTs and Paramedics indaily routine and pre-hospital care setting. Field Supervisor make operationaldecisions in the absence of Manager-Regional EMS or Supervisor-Operations and instruct EMT and Paramedic on inservice training, education and driving. The incumbent in this position shall carry out his/her responsibilities and integrate into his/get style of management, the MercyPhilosophy of caring for the sick and suffering, respect for human life, and the dignity of each person, applying Christian values to all crucial human issues inthe area over which he/she has responsibility. Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Overview

Perform direct patient care including assessment, evaluation, basic and advanced 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. Field Supervisors also perform clerical, maintenance duties and act as preceptors of EMT and Paramedic students. Also supervisor EMTs and Paramedics indaily routine and pre-hospital care setting. Field Supervisor make operationaldecisions in the absence of Manager-Regional EMS or Supervisor-Operations and instruct EMT and Paramedic on inservice training, education and driving. The incumbent in this position shall carry out his/her responsibilities and integrate into his/get style of management, the MercyPhilosophy of caring for the sick and suffering, respect for human life, and the dignity of each person, applying Christian values to all crucial human issues inthe area over which he/she has responsibility. Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Position Details

• Education: None.
• Licensure: Paramedic (EMT-P license for the state of practice, valid drivers license.
• Experience: Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
• Certifications/Registration: Hazmat awarenesslevel training, ACLS at hire, PALS within 6 months of hire/transfer.
• Other: Mayberequired to work differing shifts and schedules. Unimpaired mobility. Must be able to respond quickly to ambulance, must be able to accesspatients in 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 avariety 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 determination of skin and blood color, 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 breath sounds and accurately determine auscultated blood pressures; must be able to differentiate separate conversations in active, distracting environments; must beable 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 service personnel. Incumbents will be required to 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.

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.

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