Paramedic - Full Time-Camdenton

Mercy; Camdenton (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mercy Camdenton EMS is seeking a full-time Paramedic (EMT-P) to perform direct patient care, stabilization, and transport under Medical Director guidance. The role requires ACLS and PALS, Hazmat awareness, and the ability to operate in difficult terrain and high-stress environments.

Schedule is 48/96 with a sign-on bonus available. Applicants must be at least 19 years old and hold a Paramedic license for the state of practice, along with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Paramedic (EMT-P) license required for practice.
• Hazmat awareness level training required.
• ACLS at hire, PALS within 6 months of hire/transfer.
• Must meet unimpaired mobility and physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care: assessment, evaluation, basic and advanced medical rescue; access, stabilize, evacuate and transport patients.
• Perform clerical and maintenance duties as assigned.
• Respond quickly to ambulance calls and work in challenging environments with equipment and patients.

Skills

Paramedic license

ACLS

PALS

Hazmat awareness

Driver's license

Physical fitness

Emergency vehicle ops

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ITLS training

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Overview
Under the direction of the Medical Director and according to the protocols, procedures and policies of Mercy EMS performs direct patient care including assessment, evaluation, basic and advanced medical rescue to access, stabilize, evacuate and transport a patient to an appropriate destination according to the goals of Mercy System, the philosophy of the Sisters of Mercy, Standard of Care and Employee Code of Conduct. Paramedics also perform clerical, maintenance duties. Performs related duties as assigned.

Position Details:

This is a full-time Paramedic position @ Mercy Camdenton

Schedule: 48/96

Sign On Bonus Available

Restrictions Apply

Licensure: Paramedic (EMT-P) license for the state of practice, Valid driving license.
Experience: Applicants must be at least 19 years of age.
Certifications/Registration: Hazmat awareness level training, ACLS at hire, PALS within 6 months of hire/transfer.
Other: Unimpaired mobility: Must be able to respond quickly to ambulance, must be able to access patients 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 to partner to carry equipment and patients. Must be able to perform strenuous physical requirements such as CPR, lifting and moving 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 night operation of emergency vehicles, must have color acuity adequate for determination of skin and blood color, and 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 be able to hear and understand radio traffic when responding with lights and sirens. Must be able to speak and enunciate 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 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.

Preferred Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Licensure: ITLS or equivalent training.

Preferred Other: In areas where Tactical EMS (TEMS) services are provided, training in TEMS is preferred before allowing participation.

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

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.