Paramedic - Full Time- Mercy Springfield

Mercy; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mercy Springfield EMS seeks a dedicated Paramedic to perform direct patient care including assessment, evaluation, and advanced medical rescue, with transport to appropriate destinations per Mercy protocols. This full-time role features a 42-hour work week and a sign-on bonus, reflecting Mercy's commitment to high-quality emergency care.

Under Medical Director guidance, you will access diverse environments, collaborate with a skilled team, and uphold safety standards while delivering

Qualifications

• Paramedic (EMT-P) license required for state of practice.
• Must have valid driving license.
• Hazmat awareness training required; ACLS at hire; PALS within 6 months.
• Minimum age 19 years.
• Must meet physical demands including lifting, climbing stairs, and working in challenging environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, evaluation, and basic/advanced medical rescue.
• Access, stabilize, evacuate and transport patients per Mercy EMS protocols.
• Perform clerical and maintenance duties as needed.

Skills

Paramedic license

Valid driver's license

Hazmat awareness

ACLS

PALS within 6 months

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mobile & portable communications equipment

Monitor/Defibrillator/Pacer

Stretcher

Stair chair

Backboard

Scoop type device

Medical bags & kits

Assigned ambulance equipment

Computer & Fax & Printer

Job description

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 position at Mercy Springfield

42 hours/week

Sign on Bonus Available

Restrictions Apply

We're a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

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.

Our Approach

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its \"Top 100 Places to Work\".

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that's just part of our commitment.

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


• 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.

We Offer Great Benefits

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

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.