Paramedic - PRN - Mt Vernon

Mercy; Mount Vernon (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a skilled Paramedic (EMT-P) for PRN shifts in Mount Vernon. The role involves direct patient care, operating emergency vehicles, and ensuring the ambulance is maintained and ready. Candidates must possess a Paramedic license, proficiency in advanced life support, and effective communication skills, with additional physical requirements outlined.

Benefits

401k with employer match starting day one

Competitive salary

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Paramedic (EMT-P) license for the state where employed.
• Minimum age of 19 to operate vehicles.
• Hazmat awareness, ACLS at hire, PALS within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Operates emergency vehicles and transports patients.
• Maintains equipment and readiness of ambulance.
• Assesses and implements patient care in pre-hospital settings.

Skills

Advanced life support skills

Radio communication skills

Patient assessment

Education

Paramedic (EMT-P) license

Job description

Position: Paramedic (EMT-P)

Location: Mt Vernon

Hours / Shift: PRN/As-Needed

Overview:

Performs direct patient care including assessment, evaluation, and basic and advanced medical rescue to access, stabilize, evacuate, and transport patients to an appropriate destination. Paramedics may also perform clerical, maintenance, and other related duties as assigned.

Job Duties:

• Operates an emergency vehicle, responding to emergency and non-emergency scenes and transporting patients to appropriate destinations.
• Ensures that the assigned ambulance and items of equipment are stocked, clean, maintained and ready to use.
• Assesses patient to promote optimal levels of wellness throughout pre-hospital care and implements patient care to assure comprehensive holistic care
• Demonstrates proficiency in pre-hospital basic & advanced life support skills.
• Demonstrates appropriate radio communications including; fluency, organization, and accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Licensure: Paramedic (EMT-P) license for the state where employed, valid driver's license.
• Experience: Applicants must be at least 19 years of age to operate Mercy EMS vehicles.
• Certifications: Hazmat awareness level training, ACLS at hire, PALS within 6 months of hire/transfer.
• 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.

Key Mercy Benefits:

• 401k with employer match starting day one.
• Competitive salary.
• Flexible scheduling.

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