Paramedic – Emergency – LACP Lima

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Lima, OH

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Paramedic provides direct patient care and transportation when responding to both emergent and non-emergent calls for service. Paramedic operates within all federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures and guidelines of the organization and applicable Emergency Medical Services (EMS) protocols.

Requirements

• Current paramedic-level certification (required)
• RSFH requires National Registry
• Valid State Driver’s License (Required)
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (Required)
• ACLS – AHA (Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association) (Required)
• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Successful completion of a Paramedic program at the certificate or associates degree level (Required)
• Computer Literacy
• Monitor patient conditions during transport
• Inform medical professional regarding patient conditions and care
• Record patients’ medical history
• CPR
• Patient positioning
• Patient transport
• Customer service
• Patient care
• Perform EKG
• Splinting
• Wound care
• Obtaining vital signs, including manual blood pressure
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Working independently
• Working under pressure
• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building
• Empathy
• Yank Auer suctioning
• IV insertion
• IV removal
• IV site care
• Transport on monitor
• Medication administration
• Medication drip administration and monitoring
• Basic airway management
• Cardiac monitor strip interpretation all rhythms per scope of practice and defibrillation

Nice To Haves

• PALS – AHA (Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association) (Preferred upon hire, Required within 6 months of hire)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) or Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) (Preferred upon hire, Required within 6 months of hire) (Not required for RSFH)
• 1 Year of Paramedic Experience (Preferred)
• Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) – (Preferred upon hire, Required within 1 year of hire)
• ICS 100 & ICS 700 (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls, performs ALS patient assessment and triage
• Performs indicated Advanced Life Support procedures as per the appropriate EMS Protocols under the direction of the Medical Control Physician, through standing orders or radio/phone communications.
• Ensures that vehicles and equipment are ready for use at the beginning and end of shift.
• Operates all vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
• Provides high level of customer service to all patients, patient’s families, community providers, visitors, and employees.
• Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation as applicable to patient care.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, problem solve, and be able to resolve conflict while working under considerable stress.
• Accommodates and trains new staff and/or students for orientation and/or educational purposes.
• Completes all documentation on behalf of students/orientees.
• Maintains knowledge of policies, procedures, and EMS Protocols.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree