Paramedic - Emergency Department (ED) - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital - PRN

Mercy Health BSMH • Youngstown, OH

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About The Position

Mercy Health is a faith-based, patient-focused organization committed to enhancing the health and well-being of people through exceptional care. Its culture emphasizes compassion, collaboration, excellence, respect, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship.

The Paramedic provides direct patient care in the Emergency Department under the guidance of a registered nurse or designated healthcare professional, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and Mercy Health policies and procedures. The role includes basic patient-care duties and advanced ED technician tasks within the employee’s scope of practice, validated competencies, and state and departmental guidelines. The paramedic supports patients, families, visitors, community providers, and coworkers through safe care, accurate documentation, communication, and customer service. This posting is for a PRN position at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of a paramedic program at the certificate or associate degree level.
• Current paramedic-level certification.
• One year of paramedic experience.
• BLS or ACLS and PALS certification from an approved source before providing direct patient care; ACLS and PALS must be obtained within six months of hire.
• Skills include computer literacy; monitoring patient conditions; communicating patient conditions and care to medical professionals; recording medical history; sterile-field steps; CPR; straight urine catheterization; ear irrigation; patient positioning and transport; customer service and patient care; phlebotomy; performing EKGs; splinting; wound care; obtaining vital signs including manual blood pressure; attention to detail; problem solving; independent work; working under pressure; critical thinking; communication; teamwork; conflict resolution; active listening; relationship building; empathy; Morgan Lens irrigation; bladder irrigation; Yankauer suctioning; colostomy care; IV insertion, removal, and site care; monitored transport; Foley catheter placement; basic airway management; cardiac monitor strip interpretation for all rhythms within scope of practice; and defibrillation.

Nice To Haves

• Two to three years of paramedic experience.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification preferred at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care, including comfort, vital-sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, mobility assistance, lab draws, ECGs, basic wound care, and other unit-based duties under the direction of an RN or physician.
• Perform advanced ED technician duties, including colostomy care, IV insertion and removal, IV-site care, monitored transport, initiating CPR when needed, Foley catheter placement, and identifying patients in crisis or decline and alerting the RN.
• Complete patient rounding as assigned.
• Assist with patient instructions and discharge.
• Administer medication safely and consistently with the State Scope of Practice and applicable Mercy Health policies and procedures.
• Provide one-to-one patient safety companion service as needed.
• Act as a liaison between patients and nurses by reporting changes and concerns.
• Provide high-level customer service to patients, families, community providers, visitors, and employees.
• Document patient care accurately, precisely, and promptly as applicable.
• Participate in handoff reports about pertinent patient and departmental needs when arriving and leaving.
• Perform delegated tasks after competency has been validated.
• Collect data within the scope of practice and complete applicable patient screenings.
• Promote quality and safety by seeking improvements to processes and systems that enhance care delivery.
• Work independently, solve problems, and resolve conflict while working under considerable stress.
• Maintain knowledge of policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED