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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

$7500 Sign On Bonus!

24 hour shifts

Paramedic:

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Paramedic will provide care and transportation of emergency and nonemergency in the prehospital 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 Drivers 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:

13 years preferred

Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:

Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) within 1 year of hire.

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(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 youd 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 . 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 .