Paramedic - Mercy Springfield - Full Time

Mercy; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy in Springfield, Missouri, is seeking a Full Time Paramedic. In this role, you'll be responsible for providing crucial patient care and performing medical rescues. You will require a valid Paramedic (EMT-P) license and be able to meet rigorous physical demands. Mercy offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision coverage, and paid time off. Join a team where you can make a significant impact in healthcare through compassion and innovation.

Qualifications

• Valid driving license is required.
• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Correctable vision and hearing for emergency operations are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assessment and evaluation.
• Perform medical rescue and stabilize patients.
• Clerical and maintenance duties as assigned.

Skills

Paramedic (EMT-P) license

Hazmat awareness level training

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Strong communication skills

Ability to perform CPR

Lifting/moving patients

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Monitor/Defibrillator/Pacer

Ambulance

Mobile and portable communications equipment

Job description

Overview

Find your calling at Mercy! Under the direction of the Medical Director and according to the protocols, procedures and policies of Mercy EMS, Paramedics perform 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 and maintenance duties. Performs related duties as assigned.

Position Details

Full Time Paramedic position at Mercy Springfield

Sign on Bonus Available

Restrictions Apply

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, access patients in difficult terrain, climb stairs, work in close and dangerous environments such as damaged vehicles; partner to carry equipment and patients. Must perform strenuous physical requirements (CPR, lifting/moving equipment and patients in various environmental conditions). Must have correctable vision for day/night operation of emergency vehicles and color acuity for determination of skin and blood color. Must read medication dosages on labels and syringes. Must hear and understand information from patients/family/bystanders, differentiate conversations in active environments, and hear radio traffic when responding with lights and sirens. Must speak clearly in loud and stressful conditions and communicate with patients, families and other emergency services personnel. Incumbents must satisfy the physical demands of the role, including pre-hire and annual fitness for duty tests.

Equipment Used

Mobile and portable communications equipment, Monitor/Defibrillator/Pacer, approved stretcher, stair chair, backboard, scoop type device, various bags and kits, assigned ambulance, computer, FAX, printer and other office-related equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

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.

Why Mercy?

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.