Paramedic -Full Time Carthage

MHM Support Services; Carthage (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plans (32+ hrs)

Job summary

Mercy EMS is seeking a Paramedic to provide advanced prehospital care, stabilization, and transport. You will work under the Medical Director, adhering to Mercy policies and standards of care. Strong physical ability and the capacity to perform in difficult environments are required.

Applicants must hold EMT-P licensure, a valid driver’s license, and be prepared to complete required certifications within specified timelines. A comprehensive benefits package and team-oriented culture await.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Paramedic license (EMT-P) for state of practice.
• Hazmat awareness and ACLS at hire; PALS within 6 months.
• Must meet physical requirements and pass fitness tests.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care and transport according to protocols.
• Operate EMS equipment and document care provided.
• Respond quickly to emergencies, access patients in challenging environments.
• Maintain safety and coordinate with medical teams during transport.

Skills

Emergency response

Physical stamina

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ITLS or equivalent training

Tools

Monitor/Defibrillator/Pacer

Stretcher

Backboard

Stair chair

Radio 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 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 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 -

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• 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.

Transforming the Health of Our Communities

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.