Paramedic - LACP - St. Rita's Medical Center at BON SECOURS MERCY HEALTH INC

Lima, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Assessment, Triage, IV Therapy, Medication Administration, Advanced Airway Management, Needle Decompression, Cardiac Monitor Interpretation, Defibrillation, Emergency Vehicle Operations, Patient Care, Record Keeping, Vehicle Maintenance, Confidentiality, Patient Advocacy, EMS Scope of Practice, Proctoring

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: All Work Shifts (United States of America) Paramedic: Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position Paramedic will provide care and transportation of emergency and non-emergency in the pre-hospital environment and scenes at the Paramedic level of care defined by the Ohio EMS scope of practice. Paramedic will operate an ambulance in a safe and efficient manner. Paramedic will keep current on all required certifications and continuing education. Essential Job Functions Responds to Calls and performs patient assessment and triage Perform IV Therapy and administer approved medications per Ohio EMS Scope of Practice Performs advanced airway management per Ohio EMS Scope of Practice including needle decompression and advanced airway placement. Cardiac Monitor strip interpretation all rhythms per scope of practice and defibrillation Participate/attend required/mandatory trainings. Provides proper care, safe, and efficient transport Maintain proper reports and records Care for vehicle and equipment Maintains confidentiality and actively supports patient/family rights Serve as a patient advocate Performs other duties as assigned Practices Mercy Core Values May serve as proctor/educator for students This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Education Qualifications - Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED Preferred Education: Vocational/ Technical Degree Specialty/Major: Paramedic Certification Licensing/ Certification - Licensure/Certification Required: Paramedic Certification State of Ohio Licensure/Certification Required: Valid Driver’s License/ AHA Healthcare Provider BLS Licensure/Certification Required: AHA ACLS Licensure/Certification Preferred: AHA PALS, NRP, ITLS/PHTL with in 6 months of hire Licensure/Certification Preferred: IS 100 and IS 700 Minimum Qualifications Minimum Years and Type of Experience: 1-3 years preferred Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) within 1 year of hire. Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. What we offer • Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) • Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts • Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders • Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. Department: Administration - St. Rita's It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com. We believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.

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Responsibilities

The Paramedic will provide emergency and non-emergency care and transportation at the Paramedic level as defined by the Ohio EMS scope of practice, which includes patient assessment, advanced interventions, and safe ambulance operation. Essential functions also involve maintaining required certifications, participating in training, providing proper care during transport, and maintaining accurate records.