Paramedic -Full Time Carthage

Mercy; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plans match for 32+ hours

Job summary

Mercy EMS is seeking a Paramedic (EMT-P) to provide direct patient care, assessment, and stabilization. You will access patients in challenging terrain and transport them per Mercy EMS protocols.

The role requires ACLS at hire, PALS within 6 months, Hazmat awareness, and the ability to perform strenuous tasks while maintaining equipment. Mercy offers comprehensive benefits and career growth.

Qualifications

• Paramedic (EMT-P) license for the state of practice is required.
• ACLS at hire and PALS within 6 months of hire/transfer.
• Hazmat awareness level training and valid driving license.
• Must meet extensive physical requirements and be able to access difficult terrain.
• Ability to read medication dosages on labels and syringes.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care including assessment, evaluation, and medical rescue.
• Stabilize, evacuate, and transport patients according to Mercy EMS protocols.
• Access patients in challenging environments and work with equipment and teams.
• Maintain equipment and perform clerical and maintenance duties as needed.

Skills

Paramedic (EMT-P)

Valid driver’s license

Physical stamina

Ability to work in difficult/unsafe En

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Monitor/Defibrillator/Pacer

Stair chair

Backboard

Scoop-type device

Ambulance equipment

Portable communications equipment

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:

Qualifications
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 breath sounds and accurately determine auscultated blood pressures; must be able to differentiate separate conversations in active, distracting environments; must be able to hear breath sounds and accurately determine auscultated blood prices; and 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 dosage 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 breath sounds and accurately determine auscultated blood prices; must be able to differentiate separate conversations in active, distracting environments; must be able to read medication dosage...
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 Experience: Background in Emergency Services.
ere 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.