Emergency Medical Tech (Non-Exempt)

Overview Perform direct patient care including assessment, evaluation, and basic life support according to the goals of Mercy Health System, the philosophy of the Sisters of Mercy, Standard of Care, and Employee Code of Conduct. EMT‑I's may also perform clerical, dispatch, and maintenance duties as required. Performs related duties as assigned. Qualifications Licensure: EMT license for the state where employed, valid driver’s license. Experience: Applicants must be at least 19 years of age to operate Mercy EMS vehicles. Certifications/Registration: Hazmat Awareness, BLS for Healthcare Providers, NIMS 100, 200, 700 and 800 within 90 days of hire. Other: May be required to work differing shifts and schedules. Preferred Education: High School Diploma or GED. Preferred Certification/Registration: ITLS or equivalent training. Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Requirements Unimpaired mobility: Must be able to respond quickly to ambulance, access patients in difficult terrain, climb stairs, work in close and dangerous environments such as damaged vehicles, and partner to carry equipment and patients. Must perform strenuous physical requirements such as CPR, lifting and moving of equipment and patients in a variety of environmental conditions. Must perform required medical skills and techniques. Must have correctable vision acceptable for day and night operation of emergency vehicles, color acuity adequate for determining skin and blood color, and must read medication dosages on drug labels and syringes. Must hear and understand information provided by patients, family or bystanders; hear breathing sounds and accurately determine auscultated blood pressure; differentiate separate conversations in active, distracting environments; hear and understand radio traffic when responding with lights and sirens. Must speak and enunciate clearly and at an audible level in loud conditions, speak clearly in stressful situations, and verbally communicate with patients, families and other emergency services personnel. Incumbents must successfully satisfy the physical demands of the role, including a pre‑hire and annual fitness for duty test. Equipment Used Mobile and portable communications equipment Monitor/Defibrillator/Pacer Approved stretcher, stair chair, backboard, scoop type device, variety of bags and kits Assigned ambulance, computer, fax, printer, and other office related equipment Benefits Mercy offers outstanding benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period. #J-18808-Ljbffr MHM Support Services