EMT Basic – Ambulance – LACP Lima

Mercy Health BSMH • Bath Township, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced EMT will provide care and transportation of emergency and non-emergency patients in the pre-hospital environment and scenes at the Advanced EMT level of care defined by the State EMS scope of practice. The Advanced EMT will operate an ambulance in a safe and efficient manner. Advanced EMT will keep current on all required certifications and continuing education.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Advanced EMT certification in state of practice (required)
• Valid Driver’s License (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required)
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support – American Heart Association (required within 1 year of hire)
• Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) (required within 3 months of hire)
• 1 year experience with incident-free driving (required)

Nice To Haves

• Vocational/Technical Degree (preferred)
• 1-3 years of experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls and performs patient assessments and triage
• Perform IV Therapy and administer approved medications
• Performs advanced airway management per State EMS Scope of Practice
• Participates/attends required trainings
• Provides proper care, safe and efficient transport
• Maintains reports and records
• Cares for vehicle and equipment
• Maintains confidentiality and actively supports patient/family rights
• Serves as a patient advocate

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• incentives
• referral bonuses
• 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage
• HSA/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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED