Paramedic: Sign-On Bonus & Frontline EMS Impact

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Ann (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus

Job summary

Mercy Springfield is seeking a full-time paramedic to provide direct patient care under Medical Director guidance, supporting EMS operations. The role requires licensure as Paramedic (EMT-P), Hazmat awareness, ACLS at hire, and PALS within 6 months, with strenuous physical requirements and a pre-hire fitness test.

Candidates must be able to respond quickly in diverse environments, ascend stairs, and work in challenging conditions. A sign-on bonus is available, with preference for EMS experience.

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: Pre-hire fitness for duty; able to operate in challenging environments and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care including assessment and evaluation to access, stabilize, evacuate and transport patients.
• Carry out clerical and maintenance duties as required by Mercy EMS.
• Meet physical demands and pass fitness for duty tests prior to and during employment.

Skills

Paramedic EMT-P license

Hazmat awareness

ACLS certification

PALS within 6 months

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ITLS or equivalent training

Job description

Mercy Springfield is seeking a full-time paramedic to provide direct patient care under Medical Director guidance, supporting EMS operations. The role requires licensure as Paramedic (EMT-P), Hazmat awareness, ACLS at hire, and PALS within 6 months, with strenuous physical requirements and a pre-hire fitness test.

Candidates must be able to respond quickly in diverse environments, ascend stairs, and work in challenging conditions. A sign-on bonus is available, with preference for EMS experience.