Paramedic - LACP - St. Rita's Medical Center

Req ID R236798 Location 708 West Spring Street, Lima, OH 45801, United States of America Category Allied Health LACP Lima Department Other Acute Administration Service Line Shift All On-Site Full time
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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.

$7,500 Sign On Bonus!

24 hour shifts

Paramedic:

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

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.

Essential Job Functions

  • 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.

Education Qualifications -

Required Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Education: Vocational/ Technical Degree

Specialty/Major: Paramedic Certification

Licensing/ Certification -

Licensure/Certification Required: Paramedic Certification State of Ohio

Licensure/Certification Required: Valid Driver’s License/ AHA Healthcare Provider BLS

Licensure/Certification Required: AHA ACLS

Licensure/Certification Preferred: AHA PALS, NRP, ITLS/PHTL with in 6 months of hire

Licensure/Certification Preferred: IS 100 and IS 700

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Years and Type of Experience:

1-3 years preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

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

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to 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 Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. 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 recruitment@mercy.com

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