Paramedic -Full Time-Springfield

Mercy; Springfield (MO); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Sign-on bonus

Resumo da oferta

Mercy EMS Springfield is seeking a dedicated Paramedic to provide direct patient care in emergencies, assess and stabilize patients, access difficult terrain, and transport to appropriate destinations. You will uphold Mercy protocols and collaborate with medical directors and EMS teams.

A full-time role (42 hours/week) with benefits, sign-on bonus, and opportunities to grow within Mercy. Requirements include Paramedic (EMT-P) license, ACLS, PALS within 6 months, and ITLS preferred; strong

Qualificações

• Paramedic license (EMT-P) required by state practice.
• ACLS certification required at hire; PALS within 6 months of hire.
• ITLS or equivalent training preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct patient care including assessment and evaluation.
• Access, stabilize, evacuate and transport patients as needed.
• Perform clerical and maintenance duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Paramedic license

Valid driver's license

ACLS

PALS

ITLS

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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

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 position at Mercy Springfield

42 hours/week

Sign on Bonus Avaliable

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 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.