Paramedic - Emergency Department - Springfield Regional Medical Center

Overview

Mercy Health is a faith-based and patient-focused organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. The organization seeks people who align with our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Paramedic provides direct patient care under the guidance of an RN or designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health.

• Provides basic patient care and tasks including care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, assistance with mobility, lab draws, ECGs, basic wound care, and other unit-based duties under the direction of an RN or Physician based on state and market guidelines.
• Performs the ED Tech Advanced role, including additional patient care tasks such as colostomy care, IV insertion, IV removal and IV site care, transport on monitor, initiating CPR, Foley catheter placement, identifying patients in crises or decline and alerting RN for further assessments, and other unit-based duties per state and department guidelines under the direction of an RN.
• Completes patient rounding as assigned.
• Assists with giving patient instructions and discharge; administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State Scope of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health Policies and Procedures per market guidelines.
• Provides 1:1 patient safety companion service as needed.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and concerns.
• Provides high level customer service to patients, families, community providers, visitors, and employees.
• Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation as applicable to patient care.
• Participates in handoff report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.
• Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated.
• Collects data within scope and completes patient screenings as applicable.
• Promotes quality and safety by seeking to continually improve processes and systems to enhance patient care delivery.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, problem solve, and resolve conflict under considerable stress.
• Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Successful completion of a Paramedic program at the certificate or associate degree level (required)

Licensing/Certification

• BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support and PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire; must obtain from an approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire)
• Current paramedic-level certification (required)

Experience

• 1 year Paramedic (required)
• 2-3 year Paramedic experience (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• Computer literacy
• Monitor patient conditions during treatment
• Inform medical professional regarding patient conditions and care
• Record patients’ medical history
• Sterile field setup
• CPR
• Straight catheterization
• Ear irrigation
• Patient positioning and transport
• Customer service and patient care
• Phlebotomy and performing EKG
• Wound care, basic airway management, and splinting
• Obtaining vital signs, including manual blood pressure
• Attention to detail, problem solving, working independently and under pressure
• Critical thinking, communication, teamwork, conflict resolution, active listening
• Relationship building and empathy
• Procedural skills:
  Morgan Lens irrigation, bladder irrigation, Yankauer suctioning, colostomy care, IV insertion/removal/site care, Foley catheter placement
• Transport on monitor and interpretation of cardiac monitor strip rhythms per scope of practice

Training:
None

• 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. For more information, please email  If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at