Paramedic-Full Time- Mercy Lebanon

Mercy; Lebanon (MO); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Zusammenfassung

Mercy is seeking a dedicated Paramedic in Lebanon, Missouri, to provide direct patient care, stabilize and transport patients in emergency settings. The role includes rigorous physical demands, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to perform in high-pressure environments.

Enjoy outstanding benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, and tuition support. Join a collaborative team where your input matters and help shape healthcare through compassion and innovation.

Qualifikationen

• Licensure as a Paramedic (EMT-P) for the state of practice.
• Hazmat awareness level training and ACLS certification required.
• Must be at least 19 years of age.

Aufgaben

• Perform direct patient care including assessment and stabilization.
• Respond quickly to emergencies and move patients safely.
• Ensure compliance with Mercy System protocols and standards.

Kenntnisse

Direct patient care

CPR

Advanced medical rescue

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Monitor/Defibrillator/Pacer

Mobile and portable communications equipment

Ambulance

Jobbeschreibung

Find your calling at Mercy!

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:

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.

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.