What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medical Technician position at Mercy?
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Overview:
Performs 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.
Ensures that the assigned ambulance and items of equipment are stocked, clean, maintained and ready to use. Operates an emergency vehicle, responding to emergency and non-emergency scenes and transporting patients to appropriate destinations and while at all times operating Mercy vehicles. Skilled in all aspects of emergency vehicles. Skills in all aspects of emergency vehicle response, medical rescue and other related EMS specialities including principles of incident management systems and Unified Command. Operates assigned ambulance, in compliance with Mercy MES low forces and ambulance operating policies. Assists in the assessment of the patient in order to promote optimal levels throughout pre-hospital care. Demonstrates proficiency in pre-hospital basic life support skills including: splinting suspected fractures, administering oxygen,etc.
Qualifications:
- Education: High School Diploma/GED. EMT license for the state where employed, valid drivers license. Must be 19 years of age.
- Certifications: BLS through the American Heart Association.
We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!
We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
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