Paramedic - LACP - St. Rita's Medical Center

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.

Paramedic will provide care and transportation of emergency and non-emergency in the pre-hospital 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.

• 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.

Required Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Education:

Vocational/ Technical Degree

Specialty/Major:
Paramedic Certification

Licensure/Certification

Required:

• Paramedic Certification State of Ohio
• Valid Driver’s License/ AHA Healthcare Provider BLS
• AHA ACLS

Licensure/Certification Preferred:

• AHA PALS, NRP, ITLS/PHTL with in 6 months of hire
• IS 100 and IS 700

Minimum Years and Type of Experience:

1-3 years preferred

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

• 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

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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 you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia;
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