What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic - Emergency Dept position at Mercy?
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Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.
At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”
Who we are: Mercy Hospital St. Louis is a Level 1 Trauma Center which means we have the expertise and resources to care for the most complex and critical medical conditions. We have an Adult ER with dedicated triage and waiting areas, and more than 20 treatment rooms. Our facility also includes the Mercy Kids ER that is a full-service pediatric ER with separate triage, waiting and treatment areas designed for kids and families.
Overview:
Performs direct patient care in the Emergency Room under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) according to established standards. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care. Coordinates patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our Mission, Values and Mercy Services Standards.
Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Licensure: EMT-P training graduate and licensed in the state of practice.
Experience: Experienced or new paramedic
Physical Requirements/Demands: Stand/walk most of the time on duty, significant amount of bending, lifting and moving patients.
Certifications: Prefer to have completed prior to hire but may obtain during orientation period: Basic Life Support certification through American Heart Association. One of more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/department hired:
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
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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