Paramedic - Life Flight Ground Services - St. Lukes

Mercyhealth•Waterville, OH

About The Position

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. 24 hours on/72 hours off schedule Primary Function/General Purpose of Position Ground Paramedic provides direct patient care and transportation when responding to both emergent and non-emergent calls for service. Ground 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. Essential Job Functions 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. 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.

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)
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)
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Successful completion of a Paramedic program at the certificate or associates degree level (Required)
Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) - (Preferred upon hire, Required within 1 year of hire) (Required at time of hire for RSFH)
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

1 Year of Paramedic Experience (Preferred)
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, 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

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