Ground Paramedic– Ground Services – Mercy Health Life Flight Network
Bon Secours Mercy Health, Maumee, OH, United States
Licensing/Certification
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)
Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Successful completion of a Paramedic program at the certificate or associates degree level (Required)
Work Experience
1 Year of Paramedic Experience (Preferred)
Training
Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) – (Preferred upon hire, Required within 1 year of hire) (Required at time of hire for RSFH)
Skills
ICS 100 & 700 (Preferred)
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
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. 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
Hours
Shift: All Shifts
Hours per pay period: 84
Weekend, holiday and on-call rotation required per department policy
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
EEO Statement
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. Bon Secours Mercy Health is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
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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)
Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Successful completion of a Paramedic program at the certificate or associates degree level (Required)
Work Experience
1 Year of Paramedic Experience (Preferred)
Training
Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) – (Preferred upon hire, Required within 1 year of hire) (Required at time of hire for RSFH)
Skills
ICS 100 & 700 (Preferred)
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
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. 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
Hours
Shift: All Shifts
Hours per pay period: 84
Weekend, holiday and on-call rotation required per department policy
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
EEO Statement
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. Bon Secours Mercy Health is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
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