Ground Paramedic – ALS Paramedic – St. Mary’s Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health

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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.

Ground Paramedic – ALS Paramedic – St. Mary’s Hospital

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.

Licensing/Certification

Current paramedic-level certification (required)

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)

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)

ICS 100 & ICS 700 (Preferred)

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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]

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